North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the sea from its west coast on Tuesday, according to South Korea’s military authorities.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff did not immediately provide additional information about the launch.
The launch came after another weapons test on April 19, when North Korea launched several short-range missiles. State media described that test as an exercise showcasing cluster bomb warheads.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has continued strengthening the country’s nuclear and missile programs since negotiations with former U.S. President Donald Trump broke down in 2019. Although Trump has repeatedly signaled interest in resuming diplomacy, Pyongyang has rejected those efforts and insists that Washington abandon demands for nuclear disarmament before talks can resume.
Meanwhile, Kim has adopted a tougher approach toward South Korea, labeling it the nation’s main enemy as tensions over North Korea’s nuclear program continue to escalate amid stalled diplomacy.