North Korea fires dozen ballistic missiles toward East Sea: South Korea

The missiles were launched from the Wonsan area, with further analysis of their flight distances and other specifications underway, Seoul-based Yonhap News reported, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The army said it had stepped up surveillance and remained vigilant against any potential additional launches while maintaining a robust defense posture through close information-sharing with the US and Japan related to the latest missile launch.

Earlier, Tokyo said that Pyongyang fired "what may be a ballistic missile," according to the Japanese Defense Ministry.

Japan's Coast Guard urged ships to monitor further information and avoid approaching any fallen objects, Tokyo-based Kyodo News reported.

The latest launch came after North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea on Oct. 12.