Regarding the ballistic missile launched by North Korea on the 25th for the first time in about a year, Defense Minister Kishi said that it is a new type of ballistic missile that has never been launched, the same as the one that appeared at the North Korean military parade in January. It was revealed that it was analyzed that it was launched from the mobile launch pad of the system.
On the 25th, North Korea announced that it has launched two ballistic missiles since March 29, last year, and that North Korea has conducted a launch test of a newly developed "new tactical guided missile" through the state media.
Regarding this, Minister of Defense Kishi told reporters after the cabinet meeting, "It is a new type of ballistic missile that has never been launched, and it is similar to the one that appeared in the military parade of the Workers' Party of Korea convention in January. It appears to have been launched from a mobile launch pad. "
He added, "We are further analyzing information about what the series of missiles launched by North Korea was. We would like to strengthen Japan's missile defense system and ensure peace and security." I did.
In addition, Minister of Defense Kishi held a director-general-level telephone talk between Japan and the U.S. defense authorities on the night of the 25th, sharing the recognition that the launch of ballistic missiles threatens the peace and stability of the international community. It was revealed that the three countries agreed by working closely together.