North Korea launched several ballistic missiles from Pyongyang towards the Sea of Japan on Sunday morning, marking the country's first missile test in two months, per The Guardian. The launches occurred at approximately 07:50 local time, raising regional security concerns and prompting heightened surveillance from South Korea, Japan, and the United States.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul said: 'Our military has strengthened surveillance and vigilance in preparation for further launches,' adding that intelligence is being closely shared with allies in the region. Japanese authorities confirmed that the missiles are believed to have already landed in the sea, according to Reuters, and noted that there was no immediate threat to Japanese territory.
