North Korea has fired ballistic missiles into the sea, marking the first such launch in two months. The incident coincides with a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Seoul for a democracy conference.

What Happened: The missiles were fired on Monday from a region south of Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, and landed east of the Korean peninsula, reported Reuters. South Korea’s military confirmed the launch and is sharing information with the U.S. and Japan.