The South Korean military says that North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, Japan's top government spokesperson says there's no indication a missile has fallen inside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.

Hayashi Yoshimasa said he acknowledges the South Korean announcement. He also said the government has not received any information from relevant organizations concerning damage.

He added the government will continue gathering and analyzing information while working closely with the United States and South Korea.

North Korea most recently fired at least one ballistic missile on April 22nd. North Korean media said the next day the country had conducted firing drills involving what it called "super-large rocket launchers".