Sharjah24 - AFP: Following the launch of three short-range ballistic missiles by North Korea, South Korea ordered inhabitants on the island of Ulleungdo off its eastern coast to evacuate to bunkers on Wednesday.

A missile headed towards the island before landing in the high sea, according to Yonhap News, which cited defence officials.

An air raid warning broadcast on national television told residents on Ulleungdo to "evacuate to the nearest underground shelter".