North Korea Fires Missiles

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward waters off its eastern coast on Monday, South Korea’s militaryRepublic of Korea Armed Forcescombined military forces of South Korea said. The launch came days after South Korea’s first test of a domestically developed hypersonic glide vehicle, which Seoul said would strengthen defenses. North Korea has expanded its nuclear-capable arsenal, while diplomacy has stayed frozen over U.S. and South Korean overtures and Pyongyang’s demands. Tensions also rose after a border land-mine blast injured three South Korean soldiers; South Korea and the U.N. CommandUnited Nations Commandmultinational forces supporting South Korea during and after the Korean War blamed North Korea, which denied responsibility. Japan detected at least two launches, with one flying more than 900 kilometers. Japan said one missile flew irregularly, while South Korea said analysis was continuing.