Japan and South Korea condemn yet another launch of missiles from North Korea.
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Japanese authorities told residents to take cover after North Korea sent in ballistic missile Missiles are weapons with an engine and a control system, so that they can be controlled through the air. Ballistic missiles have curved trajectories. The upper part of the orbit is often far out of the atmosphere and the speed varies from 5,000 to 25,000 km / h. which was on Japanese territory.
In an update, the Prime Minister’s office tweeted that the missile passed and landed in the Pacific Ocean. They confirm that the missile most likely flew over Japanese territory.
According to NTB, the Japanese missile warning system was activated on Tuesday morning at 7:29 am. On the television screens, the national broadcaster NHK showed the warning message.
“It appears that North Korea has launched a missile. Please evacuate into buildings or underground, the warning said.
The television channel said the alert was activated for two northern regions of the country, where the rocket was believed to be on its way.
The Asahi TV channel reports that the missile landed 3,000 kilometers from Japan.
Government spokesman Hirokazu Matsuno said at a press conference that Japan strongly condemns North Korea and says the actions are a threat to international peace.
– Japan will strongly protest against North Korea, all new information will be shared when we have it, he says ABC.
Shortly thereafter, the Japanese prime minister called North Korea’s actions “barbaric”.
South Korea also reports the missile, AP writes. In a statement from the country’s general staff, it is stated that South Korea is on high alert and is working closely with the United States while strengthening surveillance and security.
South Korean President Yoon says North Korea’s reckless nuclear provocations will lead to a resolute response from the world community, Reuters writes.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also condemned the launch, according to Reuters.
The White House describes the launch as “dangerous and reckless” and writes in a statement that it is preparing a “robust” response after North Korea’s launch.
– The United States will continue to limit North Korea’s ability to build ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction, along with UN allies and partners, says US National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has already been in contact with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts and has assured both of them that the United States will defend the countries.
EU President Charles Michel also condemns the launch:
– I strongly condemn North Korea’s deliberate attempt to jeopardize the security situation in the region by launching a ballistic missile on Japan. Unjustified assault and a clear violation of international law, signature Twitter.
North Korea’s launch is the latest in a long line over the past year and the fifth in ten days.
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