South Korea’s military said North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, marking the country’s first reported launch in nearly two months. Officials did not immediately release details on the missile’s range or flight path.

The launch adds to tensions on the Korean Peninsula, where Pyongyang’s weapons tests have long drawn condemnation from neighboring countries and the United States. Such missile launches also raise concerns for civilian safety and regional stability, even when no immediate damage is reported.

South Korean authorities said they were monitoring the situation closely. The latest test comes amid continued scrutiny of North Korea’s missile program, which has remained a central source of friction in regional security discussions.