Seoul: North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Wednesday, according to South Korea's military, marking the second consecutive day of missile launches. This action follows closely after President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over unauthorized drone flights by individuals into North Korean territory, which has heightened tensions between the two Koreas.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the latest launch but did not provide further specifics. This development comes a day after another projectile was fired from the Pyongyang area on Tuesday. The projectile launched on Tuesday morning reportedly disappeared soon after its launch, suggesting a possible failure.

The consecutive missile tests occur in the wake of President Lee's public expression of regret concerning drone flights into the North. During a Cabinet meeting, Lee addressed the incidents, noting that they have contributed to unnecessary military tensions with Pyongyang. His comments followed the indictment of three individuals last week, who are accused of flying drones into North Korean territory between September and January.

In response to Lee's remarks, Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, issued a statement praising Lee's "frank and broad-minded" attitude. However, she cautioned Seoul to "stop any reckless provocation" against Pyongyang and to avoid superficial gestures towards peace and security.

The recent missile activity is part of a broader pattern, as North Korea last fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on March 14, coinciding with annual joint military drills by South Korea and the United States. North Korean state media subsequently reported on a firepower strike drill involving 600-millimeter ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers, though no reports have been released concerning the latest missile launches.