North Korea fired roughly a dozen short‑range ballistic missiles off its east coast in the Wonsan area on Thursday, a launch detected by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and tracked by Japan's defence ministry.
The strikes follow a series of landmine blasts on September 21 that injured three South Korean soldiers, an incident Seoul alleges was orchestrated by Pyongyang.
In response, Seoul's presidential office convened an emergency meeting, demanding that Pyongyang halt its provocative activities and prevent further escalation.
Japan's defence ministry confirmed the detection of an object that could be a ballistic missile, noting the object had already fallen and pledged to provide updates as more information becomes available.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff have stepped up surveillance and are preparing contingency plans to safeguard aircraft, vessels, and other assets in the event of further launches.
The situation remains tense as the two countries await a response from Pyongyang, with Seoul hoping to prevent accidental clashes and restore stability.