A mock scud missile (C) and a South Korean missile are displayed behind dummies dressed as soldiers at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul July 4, 2009. North Korea fired five ballistic missiles on Saturday, South Korea's defence ministry said, in an act of defiance towards the United States that further stoked regional tensions already high due to its nuclear test in May. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

A mock scud missile (C) and a South Korean missile are displayed behind dummies dressed as soldiers at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul July 4, 2009. North Korea fired five ballistic missiles on Saturday, South Korea's defence ministry said, in an act of defiance towards the United States that further stoked regional tensions already high due to its nuclear test in May.

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