Minister of Defense Kono visits destroyer "Izumo" "Responsibly take responsibility" December 21, 16:51
At the Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, Defense Minister Kono visited the Maritime Self-Defense Force's escort ship "Izumo" and gave instructions, and North Korea repeatedly launched ballistic missiles. Encouraging the crew to report their duties were getting heavier.
The Minister of Defense Kono visited Yokosuka Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, inspected the Aegis warship that is guarding and monitoring ballistic missiles in North Korea, and was the largest Maritime Self-Defense Forces escort ship, which will be converted into a de facto aircraft carrier. And got around and looked at the bridge.
Following this, Minister Kono warned about 170 crew members in advance, saying, "North Korea has launched successive ballistic missiles and other launches, a serious and immediate threat to Japan's security. While expanding broadly and rapidly, we are revitalizing activities around Japan. "
Mr. Kono then encouraged the crew, stating, "The responsibilities of each and every one of you are getting heavier. I want you to work on your daily duties with a sense of responsibility."