South Korea Announces North Korea Fires Another Missile; Japan Initially Judges It Landed Outside EEZ
South Korea announced North Korea has fired a projectile, suspected to be a ballistic missile. Japan's Ministry of Defense initially judged it fell outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without causing damage.
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Japan's NHK reported that the Ministry of Defense announced at 2:25 PM (1:25 PM Taipei time) that North Korea had launched an object, possibly a ballistic missile.
The Japan Coast Guard (equivalent to the Coast Guard) announced at 2:36 PM (1:36 PM Taipei time) based on information from the Ministry of Defense, "The object suspected to be a ballistic missile has fallen," while urging navigating vessels to pay attention to subsequent information. The Coast Guard stated that no ship damage has been reported so far.
Sources from the Ministry of Defense indicated that North Korea launched an object, possibly a ballistic missile, in the afternoon, which is estimated to have fallen outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi issued instructions in the afternoon, including fully gathering and analyzing intelligence, quickly providing accurate information to the public, and thoroughly ensuring the safety of aircraft and vessels, while being fully prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.
This morning, the South Korean military had announced that North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles towards the east.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated at a press conference this morning, "We have not confirmed any missiles flying into our territory or EEZ, nor have relevant units reported any damage."
He also said, "North Korea's series of actions threaten the peace and security of the region and the international community," and that Japan will work closely with the United States and South Korea, including real-time sharing of missile alert data, to conduct necessary intelligence gathering and analysis, and to fully engage in vigilance and monitoring. (Compiled by Yang Wei-ching) 1150408
The Japan Coast Guard (equivalent to the Coast Guard) announced at 2:36 PM (1:36 PM Taipei time) based on information from the Ministry of Defense, "The object suspected to be a ballistic missile has fallen," while urging navigating vessels to pay attention to subsequent information. The Coast Guard stated that no ship damage has been reported so far.
Sources from the Ministry of Defense indicated that North Korea launched an object, possibly a ballistic missile, in the afternoon, which is estimated to have fallen outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi issued instructions in the afternoon, including fully gathering and analyzing intelligence, quickly providing accurate information to the public, and thoroughly ensuring the safety of aircraft and vessels, while being fully prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.
This morning, the South Korean military had announced that North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles towards the east.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated at a press conference this morning, "We have not confirmed any missiles flying into our territory or EEZ, nor have relevant units reported any damage."
He also said, "North Korea's series of actions threaten the peace and security of the region and the international community," and that Japan will work closely with the United States and South Korea, including real-time sharing of missile alert data, to conduct necessary intelligence gathering and analysis, and to fully engage in vigilance and monitoring. (Compiled by Yang Wei-ching) 1150408