"Several ballistic missile launches were detected from North Korea's capital region at around 7.50 a.m., South Korean military officials said. The missiles were fired towards the East Sea, which is also known as the Sea of Japan. Seoul said the missiles flew about 900 kilometers (560 miles) and that South Korea and US authorities were closely watching the launches."
"Japan also confirmed its military had detected ballistic missiles, with Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi saying that at least two missile launches by North Korea have been confirmed. "They are a serious problem, threatening the peace and security of our nation, the region and the world, Koizumi told reporters. Why are North Korea's missile launches significant? The last time Pyongyang fired ballistic missiles was in November, when US President Donald Trump approved South Korea's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine."
"The latest launch comes ahead of Lee Jae Myung's trip Sunday to China, where he will meet with Xi Jinping. Beijing is one of North Korea's key backers. Sunday's launch also comes on the heels of the US capture of Venezuela, one of Pyongyang's few allies. Some observers have said that the US strikes on Venezuela could be a reason for North Korea launching the missiles."
Multiple ballistic missiles were launched from Pyongyang toward the East Sea early Sunday, detected around 7:50 a.m. by South Korean military officials. The missiles flew about 900 kilometers (560 miles). South Korea and US authorities monitored the launches while Seoul said its military strengthened surveillance and vigilance against possible additional launches. Japan confirmed detection and at least two launches. The test occurred hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit to China to meet Xi Jinping and follows a November launch tied to approval of a South Korean nuclear-powered submarine. Observers cited recent US actions involving Venezuela as a possible motive.
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