S. Korea, U.S., Japan hold consultations over N. Korea's latest missile launches

Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan held telephone consultations on Monday to share information and discuss responses to North Korea's latest ballistic missile launches, according to Seoul's foreign ministry. The missile tests, which included two short-range ballistic missiles launched towards the East Sea, marked the country's 14th launch of the year and the first in eight days.

The consultation took place after North Korea's actions appeared to be in response to multinational maritime exercises, including the Pacific Vanguard led by the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet, and other regional military activities. The foreign affairs authorities of the three countries maintain a channel for promptly sharing information and assessments whenever North Korea launches ballistic missiles.

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