South Korea’s military said Monday that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, according to Reuters. Officials did not immediately release details on the missile’s range, flight path, or whether the weapon landed in the sea.

The latest launch adds to a long pattern of weapons testing by Pyongyang, which has continued to advance its missile program despite international sanctions and repeated warnings from regional neighbors. Such tests often trigger heightened alert levels in South Korea and Japan, where authorities closely monitor any signs of escalation.

Ballistic missile launches from North Korea remain a major security concern in Northeast Asia, raising the risk of miscalculation and further instability. South Korean officials have said they are tracking the situation, while regional militaries typically review their readiness after each launch.

No immediate damage or casualties were reported in the initial reporting. Reuters said the South Korean military detected the launch on Monday, but further details were not provided at the time of publication.