North Korea Launches Missile Barrage After Failed Satellite Attempt

North Korea fired a barrage of suspected short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, days after a failed satellite launch drew international condemnation. The missiles, launched from near Pyongyang, flew around 217 miles before landing in the sea. South Korea, the U.S., and Japan have increased vigilance and condemned the launches, which violate U.N. Security Council resolutions. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have escalated with increased weapons testing by North Korea and military exercises by South Korea, the U.S., and Japan.