The missiles were launched vertically from the Yellow Sea and flew for over two hours, state news agency KCNA said on Wednesday STR

North Korea test-fired cruise missiles off its western coast in a message to Pyongyang "enemies", state media announced Wednesday just hours before US President Donald Trump begins a visit to South Korea.

The sea-to-surface missiles were launched vertically on Tuesday from the Yellow Sea and flew for more than two hours, state news agency KCNA said.

Top military official Pak Jong Chon oversaw the test and said "important successes" were being achieved in developing the North's "nu

The test was aimed at assessing "the reliability of different strategic offensive means and impress their abilities upon the enemies", Pak said.

"It is our responsible mission

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