South Korea’s military said North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday that traveled about 1,000 kilometers before falling into the Sea of Japan. The launch adds to rising concern over Pyongyang’s expanding missile capabilities and the strain on regional security.

Officials in Seoul are monitoring the situation closely as neighbors assess the latest display of weapons power. The test comes amid ongoing international efforts to curb North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs, which have drawn repeated sanctions and condemnation.

Ballistic missile launches from North Korea often trigger swift responses from South Korea, Japan, and the United States, all of which view the tests as destabilizing. The latest launch is likely to renew calls for tighter deterrence and stronger coordination among regional allies.

The missile landed in waters east of the Korean Peninsula, according to the South Korean account. No immediate reports of damage were announced, but the test underscores how quickly tensions can escalate when Pyongyang advances its weapons program.