North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, occurring just days before President Donald Trump’s anticipated meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders in South Korea.

South Korea’s military indicated that these missiles, marking the first launches from its neighbor in five months, originated from an area south of Pyongyang and traveled approximately 220 miles toward the northeast. The military also stated that the missiles did not impact the sea.

Trump is scheduled to depart for Asia at the week’s end, on what will be his inaugural journey to the region during his second term. His itinerary includes an initial stop in Malaysia for a regional summit, followed by a trip to Japan, before proceeding to South Korea for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting.

Ahead of the summit, the president is expected to visit the South Korean city of Gyeongju for bilateral discussions with various leaders, including President Xi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

South Korea’s military confirmed on Wednesday its continued readiness, supported by its alliance with the United States, to repel any provocations from North Korea.

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also conveyed to reporters that Tokyo was maintaining close communication with Washington and Seoul, which encompassed sharing real-time missile warning data.

Wednesday’s ballistic missile launches by North Korea represent the first such events since May 8, when the nation conducted tests of short-range systems that simulated nuclear counterstrikes against U.S. and South Korean forces.

Earlier this month, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased a new long-range intercontinental ballistic missile during a military parade in Pyongyang, which was attended by foreign leaders.

The Hwasong-20, which has not yet been tested, was described by the state-owned Korean Central News Agency as possessing the “most powerful nuclear strategic weapons system.”

The government additionally displayed shorter-range ballistic, cruise, and supersonic missiles at the military parade, an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Worker’s Party’s founding.

Kim stated at the parade that the military “must continue to evolve into an invincible force that eliminates all threats.”

Among the foreign dignitaries present at the parade were Chinese Premier Li Qiang, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, and Vietnam’s Communist Party chief To Lam.

Reporting by Digital’s Brie Stimson and