LONDON

Britain condemned North Korea’s most recent ballistic missile launches, saying they violate multiple UN Security Council resolutions.

"North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 5 November are another breach of multiple UN Security Council resolutions," a spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office said in a statement.

They said unlawful ballistic missile launches continue to destabilize the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula.

"The UK strongly urges North Korea to stop such provocations, return to dialogue and take credible steps towards denuclearization," the spokesperson added.

The statement came after North Korea fired at least seven short-range ballistic missiles early Tuesday off its eastern coast and the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Oct. 31.

The seven ballistic missiles flew at an altitude of 100 kilometers (62 miles) and covered a range of 400 kilometers (249 miles), said Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani.

All of the missiles landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the ocean, he added.

The Japanese government alerted nearby aircraft and vessels, but there were no reports of damage, officials said.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba directed authorities to collect and analyze information to keep the public promptly informed, confirm the safety of all aircraft and ships, and prepare for any unforeseen developments, according to the prime minister's office.