WW3 fears as North Korea ‘missile test forces ground stop for US West Coast’ as protests erupt in South Korea and Japan

All aircraft in Southern California were briefly ordered to ground at approximately 2:50pm today. The official cause is unknown but it may be due to North Korea’s projectile launch. North Korea appeared to test fire their second ballistic missile in less than a week. South Korea and Japan condemned the launch. APNorth Korea appeared to have launched their second ballistic missile in less than a week[/caption] South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the suspected missile launch was detected around 7:27am GMT from an inland area of North Korea. Most read in World News DID SHE DO IT? 4 pieces of evidence that led jury to convict 'killer nanny' Louise Woodward FAMILY FORTUNES I gave my cousin a scratchard and he won £36,000… my wife wants it BACK NAME SHAME Dad gives son world's most ridiculous name & shows birth certificate to prove it GRUESOME BEATDOWN Brit reveals life in hellish Thai jail with horror shower attacks RUN FOR HIS LIFE Terrifying moment hiker is chased by a ferocious mountain lion HOUSE OF SIN Dull 5-bed home goes on sale for £590,000 - but it hides VERY raunchy secret More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. The-sun.com is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sport news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheUSSun. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The US Sun team? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS