This is the second announcement from the Japan Coast Guard regarding the launch of what may be a ballistic missile.

At 7:12 a.m., the Japan Coast Guard announced a new information from the Ministry of Defense that ``a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea.''

Vessels underway are urged to pay attention to future information.

1st announcement

At 7:08 a.m., the Japan Coast Guard announced, citing information from the Ministry of Defense, that ``the ballistic missile is believed to have already fallen.''

The Japan Coast Guard has urged vessels underway to pay attention to future information.



The Ministry of Defense is gathering information to see if there is any impact on Japan.


South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced today that North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the Sea of ​​Japan at around 7:04 am.