South Korea’s military says North Korea fired projectile toward its eastern waters

South Korea’s military reported that North Korea launched at least one projectile into its eastern waters. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff did not specify whether the projectile was a ballistic missile or another type of weapon. This event follows increased tensions between the two nations after land mine explosions last month injured three South Korean soldiers, which South Korea and the U.S.-led U.N. Command attributed to North Korean mines. The situation highlights ongoing security concerns on the Korean Peninsula and the fragile nature of inter-Korean relations. QUESTION: How might continued military actions like these impact the relationship between North and South Korea in the future?