North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan

North Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast, Seoul's military said, after weeks of mounting friction over a landmine explosion along their heavily fortified border.

Military members salute during a military demonstration involving tank units, guided by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (not pictured), in North Korea, March 13, 2024 in this picture released on March 14, 2024, by the Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo

Since the blast that injured three South Korean soldiers in the Seoul-controlled area of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), both countries have touted the test-firing of upgraded missile technology.

"Our military detected around 09:20 (0020 GMT) several ballistic missiles launched from the Pyongyang area towards the East Sea," the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Monday, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.

"Our military has stepped up surveillance and vigilance against possible additional launches," it added in its statement.

Source: Citizen Digital