Washington, Jan. 4 -- The US Indo-Pacific Command on Saturday (local time) said it is aware of North Korea's recent missile launches and is closely consulting with allies and partners, adding that the launches do not pose an immediate threat.

In a statement posted on X, the US Indo-Pacific Command said, "We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to US personnel or territory, or to our allies. The United States remains committed to the defence of the US homeland and our allies in the region."

The statement came after North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards the East Sea earlier on Sunday (local time)...