North Korea fires ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan, Seoul says

South Korea’s military said North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Sunday toward the Sea of Japan, adding to a recent series of weapons tests by Pyongyang.

The launch comes as regional tensions remain high and concern grows over North Korea’s continued missile activity. South Korean officials said they were monitoring the situation, while details on the missile’s range and flight characteristics were not immediately available.

The latest test follows a pattern of periodic launches that have drawn condemnation from neighboring countries and raised fresh questions about stability on the Korean Peninsula. The move underscores the ongoing challenge for diplomats trying to restart talks on denuclearization and security.

No damage or casualties were reported in the initial account. Reuters said the information came from South Korea’s military, and further updates were expected as authorities assessed the launch.