North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea of Japan

North Korea fired a barrage of suspected short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, days after a failed spy satellite launch drew international condemnation. South Korea's military detected around 10 projectiles, prompting increased surveillance and coordination with the U.S. and Japan. Japan condemned the launches, which violated 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.