The Ministry of Defense announced at 7:46 am that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea.
The Ministry of Defense is gathering information to see if there is any impact on Japan.
A possible ballistic missile has already fallen, Japan Coast Guard
At 8:10 a.m., the Japan Coast Guard announced, citing information from the Ministry of Defense, that ``the ballistic missile is believed to have already fallen.''
Vessels underway are urged to pay attention to future information.
Government J-Alert issued
The government recently sent out information to Miyagi, Yamagata, and Niigata prefectures using J-Alert, a nationwide instant warning system that conveys emergency information to local governments through satellites. Please evacuate inside the building or underground."
Japan Coast Guard ``Launch of possible ballistic missile from North Korea''
The Japan Coast Guard announced at 7:51 a.m. that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, citing information from the Ministry of Defense.
Vessels underway are urged to pay attention to future information.
South Korean Army Joint Chiefs of Staff Announcement
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan at around 7:45 am on the 3rd.
The South Korean military is rushing to collect and analyze detailed information together with the US military.