has fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea following strong warnings about ongoing military exercises between and .
According to officials in , the missiles were launched toward the , also known as the East Sea. South Korea’s military said approximately ten ballistic missiles were detected during the launch, raising concerns about escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
The launches reportedly came shortly after Pyongyang condemned the joint military drills conducted by the United States and South Korea. North Korea has long criticized such exercises, describing them as provocative rehearsals for invasion.
In a statement earlier, the government of North Korea warned that the drills could trigger a strong military response, insisting it would take “decisive action” to defend its sovereignty and security.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed that its military detected and tracked the missiles shortly after launch and is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the United States. Authorities said the projectiles landed in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
Officials in also confirmed the missile launches, stating that none of the missiles landed within Japan’s territorial waters. However, Tokyo strongly condemned the tests, describing them as a threat to regional peace and stability.
The latest missile launches add to a series of weapons tests conducted by North Korea in recent months, often coinciding with joint military drills between Washington and Seoul. Analysts say such actions are typically meant to signal opposition to the exercises and demonstrate Pyongyang’s military capabilities.
Regional tensions remain high as the United States, South Korea, and Japan continue to strengthen security cooperation in response to North Korea’s growing missile and nuclear programs. Meanwhile, the international community has repeatedly called on Pyongyang to halt its weapons tests and return to diplomatic negotiations.
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