North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, marking the fourth launch this year.

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Monday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. Detected from neighboring capital Pyongyang, the projectiles flew about 185 miles and were condemned as a "clear provocation" by South Korean authorities. This marks North Korea's fourth launch of ballistic missiles this year.