North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan on Thursday, with the launches originating from Pyongyang and flying about 360 km. This missile test follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent pledge to enhance the country's nuclear capabilities amid perceived threats from a U.S.-led regional military bloc. Japan and South Korea condemned the launches, with Japan confirming that the missiles did not fall within its exclusive economic zone. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command also denounced the action, urging North Korea to cease its destabilizing activities. The incident marks North Korea's first public weapons test in over two months, heightening regional tensions and sparking international concern.