In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, visits to observe the test launches of missiles at an undisclosed place in North Korea Sunday, April 12, 2026.

North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles out to sea, according to neighbouring countries, just days after the United Nations' nuclear watchdog issued a stern warning to the country.

The launch came less than two weeks after North Korea conducted back-to-back launches involving ballistic missiles on April 8.