North Korea fires cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea: South Korean military

North Korea has fired multiple cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea, according to the South Korean military. The missiles were launched from a coastal area in North Korea's North Pyongan province on Sunday. It is not yet clear how many missiles were fired or whether they all reached their intended targets.

The South Korean military is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining a high level of readiness. They have also strengthened their surveillance and preparedness against potential additional provocations from North Korea.

The launch comes just two days after North Korea announced that it had successfully tested long-range cruise missiles over the weekend. The tests were supervised by top officials, including leader Kim Jong Un. This is the country's first known testing of cruise missiles since 2017.

These recent missile tests by North Korea, along with previous launches of short-range ballistic missiles, have raised concerns about the country's military capabilities. The international community has called on North Korea to halt its missile tests and return to diplomatic negotiations.

The missile launches also come amidst a time of heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea and South Korea have been at odds over various issues, including North Korea's nuclear program and military provocations. The recent missile launches could further strain the already delicate relationship between the two countries.