North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles toward the east, with reports indicating these are the first tests in months. The launches occur just days before international diplomatic engagements, including a planned visit by Trump to South Korea and the APEC summit. The South Korean military has confirmed the missile tests, describing them as short-range and emphasizing the strategic timing of these developments. Emergency security meetings are being held in South Korea in response to the situation, which has heightened regional tensions.