North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Amidst Rising Tensions

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea east of the Korean Peninsula on Monday morning. The tests came days after joint South Korean-U.S. military drills ended. North Korea conducted major military drills and weapons tests during the allied exercises. The U.S. condemned the tests as threatening neighbors and undermining regional stability. North Korea may conduct more tests ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Tensions remain high following North Korea's increased weapons testing in 2022.