North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan

North Korea fired several ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Monday, South Korea has said.

According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the South Korean military, the missiles were launched from the Pyongyang area at 9:20 am local time. Some of the missiles traveled more than 900 kilometers.

The launch comes amid rising tensions between the two countries following a landmine explosion on the border with South Korea.

Further details about the number and type of missiles launched have not been made public.