North Korea has conducted another missile test, launching short-range missiles that landed in the Sea of Japan, according to South Korean military reports. The missiles were fired from near Pyongyang and traveled about 400 kilometers. South Korea speculates that the timing may be an attempt to draw attention from Washington ahead of the upcoming U.S. elections. This testing follows a recent intercontinental missile launch and increases tensions on the Korean Peninsula, especially after U.S. and South Korean defense officials urged North Korea to withdraw its troops from Russia, where they are reported to be involved in the war against Ukraine.