South Korea’s military said North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Saturday, adding to a recent run of weapons tests by Pyongyang. Officials did not immediately release details on the missile’s range, flight path, or whether it landed in waters within or outside regional territorial boundaries.

The launch comes as tensions on the Korean Peninsula remain high amid North Korea’s continued push to advance its missile capabilities. Seoul has repeatedly warned that such tests raise the risk of miscalculation and further strain security conditions in the region.

South Korean authorities said they were monitoring the situation closely and coordinating with allies. The latest launch follows a series of recent military demonstrations by North Korea, which has maintained pressure on Washington and Seoul while expanding its weapons program.

The missile test is likely to draw a response from regional governments already concerned about North Korea’s pace of development and its refusal to scale back its arsenal. For civilians in the region, each new launch adds to the sense of instability and the prospect of a deeper security crisis.