SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched two short-range projectiles on Tuesday, hours after proposing to reopen denuclearization talks with the United States this month.

The two projectiles were launched from Kaechon, north of Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, toward the sea off the North’s east coast, flying up to 205 miles, the South Korean military said in a statement.

It was the eighth time North Korea has tested ballistic missiles or other projectiles since late July, and the first weapons test in 17 days.

South Korean defense officials provided no further details on the latest test by the North. They said they were analyzing data they acquired through radar and other intelligence-gathering equipment to determine what type of projectiles were launched.