North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles, say South Korea and Japan

North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday morning, according to South Korea and Japan. The missiles were fired into the East Sea and traveled about 400 kilometers, with no reported damage to ships or aircraft. South Korea's military is closely monitoring the situation and sharing information with the U.S. and Japan. This launch follows recent trilateral military exercises involving the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, which North Korea criticized as aggressive. Japan's Ministry of Defense confirmed that the missiles fell outside its exclusive economic zone. Officials in both countries are maintaining heightened vigilance and analyzing the missile details.