Seoul: North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Saturday, South Korea's military reported. The Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the launch, though details about the projectile were not immediately available. According to Yonhap News Agency, the launch follows a recent series of missile firings by North Korea. On August 20, North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to reengage in discussions with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The North's recent actions continue to be closely monitored by international observers, as tensions remain high in the region.