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A look at North Korean missile tests as reported by U.S. and South Korean officials since the U.N. Security Council tightened sanctions on March 2.

March 10 – Two short-range ballistic missiles fly about 310 miles before landing in Sea of Japan.

March 18 – Two intermediate-range Rodong missiles are launched. One explodes shortly after launch while the other flies about 500 miles before crashing in the sea.

April 15 – North Korea tries but fails to launch an intermediate-range Musudan missile.

April 23 – North Korea fires a submarine-launched ballistic missile. South Korean officials say it traveled about 20 miles, far short of the 190 miles to be considered a success.

April 28 – South Korean and U.S. officials say the North unsuccessfully tries to fire two Musudan missiles.

May 31 – North Korea reportedly fails in another Musudan missile test.

June 22 – Two presumed Musudan missiles are fired, including one that flies as high as 870 miles before landing in the sea 250 miles away.

July 9 – South Korean officials say the North launches a ballistic missile from a submarine, but it failed in its early stage of flight.

July 19 – Three ballistic missiles initially believed to be two Scuds and a Rodong are fired, with two flying between 310 to 375 miles.

Aug. 3 – North Korea fires two intermediate-range missiles believed to be Rodongs, with one exploding immediately after launch and the other flying about 620 miles before landing in the sea.

— From Stars and Stripes and The Associated Press

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