Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno criticized North Korea for launching ballistic missiles at an unprecedented frequency, saying that it is absolutely unacceptable. As such, he emphasized the idea of taking all possible measures such as vigilance and surveillance.
North Korea has repeated launches at an unprecedented frequency, four times a week until the 1st, such as launching two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on the 1st.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno told reporters in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, where he was visiting, "This is also a violation of the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, and is absolutely unacceptable. We cannot overlook the significant improvement in missile technology." condemned.
In addition, regarding North Korea's military trends, he said, "We have been working to collect and analyze information with great interest in peacetime, but we believe that there is a possibility of further provocations, including the conduct of nuclear tests, in the future." pointed out.
In addition, he emphasized, "We will continue to work closely with the United States and other countries to collect and analyze the necessary information and make every effort to conduct warning and surveillance, and take all possible measures to ensure the peace and security of our country."