Report: NKorea likely to fire barrage of missiles

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A South Korean newspaper reports North Korea is highly likely to test-fire a barrage of missiles in coming days.
    The move would aggravate the already-high tensions following Pyongyang’s nuclear test and U.N. sanctions.
    JoongAng Ilbo reports the North is expected to launch short- or medium-range missiles, including banned ballistic rockets, from two sites on its east coast in early July.
    Last month, Pyongyang designated a no-sail zone off its east coast for military drills through July 10. Media reports have said the missile launches could come around July 4, the U.S. Independence Day. The North tested a long-range missile on that day in 2006.
    New missile launches would seriously exacerbate the tensions already running high since Pyongyang’s May 25 nuclear test and a series of missile firings. The U.N. Security Council adopted a tough sanctions resolution last month to punish the communist regime.