"North Korea missiles are trying to improve continuous launch technology" Defense Minister Nov 29 11:30
Regarding the two ballistic missiles launched by North Korea on the 28th, Defense Minister Kono revealed to reporters that they had been launched at short intervals of less than one minute, and North Korea improved its continuous launch technology. As a result, he renewed his idea to further improve missile defense capabilities.
North Korea will launch two ballistic missiles in the evening on the 28th, fly at an altitude of about 100 km and a distance of about 380 km, respectively, and Japan's EEZ = exclusive economic zone of about 210 km offshore of North Korea. It is thought that it fell to the outer Sea of Japan.
About this, Defense Minister Kono told reporters after the cabinet meeting that it was launched in the same system as the short-range ballistic missile launched on October 31 etc., and two shots were fired at short intervals of less than 1 minute. It was made clear that it was estimated.
On top of that, Minister Kono said, “We believe that we have improved the continuous launch technology necessary for saturation attacks, etc., which raises serious concerns for Japan and the international community. We recognize that the threat is rising. So, I would like to improve the integrated missile defense capability, "reiterating the idea of further improving the missile defense capability.
Foreign Minister Motegi “Strictly Protests Collaboration with US and Korea”
Foreign Minister Mogi said in a conference after the cabinet meeting, “It was extremely regrettable in violation of the resolution of the Security Council. It was a serious challenge not only to Japan but also to the international community. I strongly accused. "
After that, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contacted the United States and South Korea immediately after the launch to confirm close cooperation, and has put all efforts into collecting and analyzing information.”