Tensions flared in East Asia following military activity from Pyongyang. The Japanese government issued an Emergency alert saying that, North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. Following this alert, the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, immediately activated emergency protocols to monitor the projectile’s trajectory.

The projectile had apparently fallen outside the exclusive economic zone. Meanwhile, South Korea’s military today said, North Korea has fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from an area near Pyongyang. The Joint Chiefs said the military has stepped up surveillance and is maintaining readiness against possible additional launches. The launches came as the US and South Korean militaries conduct their annual springtime exercises involving thousands of troops.