Pyongyang says the launch of short-range ballistic missiles is a response to US-South Korean drills.
However, North Korea sees such exercises as proof its enemies are preparing for an attack.
The recent flurry of launches is strongly reminiscent of the period leading up to its last nuclear weapon test in 2017. Last month, North Korea also revised its nuclear laws, with leader Kim Jong Un declaring his country an "irreversible" nuclear power.
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