Hours before the US election, North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile.

Hours before the US election, North Korea reportedly launched a ballistic missile into its eastern sea.

The type and distance of the missile launched by North Korea are unknown.

Following the flight test of North Korea's newest intercontinental ballistic missile, the US flew a long-range B-1B bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan on Sunday, demonstrating its military might.

Last week, North Korea declared that the Hwasong-19 missile it tested on Thursday was the world's strongest ICBM. However, experts believe that the solid-fuel missile is too large to be practical in a war scenario. Experts also note that the North has not yet acquired the necessary technology to construct a functional ICBM, including ensuring that the warhead can withstand the extreme conditions of atmospheric re-entry.

Officials from South Korea have cautioned that the North may increase its military demonstrations near the U.S. presidential elections in an attempt to attract the attention of Washington.

Last week, it was reported by South Korea's military intelligence agency that North Korea is likely to have finished preparing for its seventh nuclear test.

Lately, tensions between North and South Korea have escalated due to Kim's ongoing display of his expanding nuclear weapons and missile programs, while simultaneously providing Russia with weapons and troops to aid Putin's war in Ukraine.

The three countries, in response to North Korea's increasing nuclear threats, have been increasing their joint military exercises and updating their nuclear deterrence plans based on U.S. strategic assets.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.