For ballistic missiles launched from North Korea on the 15th, the government initially set the estimated drop point outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, but later revised it inside.
The Ministry of Defense said that it was difficult to identify the missile because it flew in an irregular orbit, and that improving the ability to detect complex missiles will be an issue in the future.
Regarding ballistic missiles launched from North Korea, the government said yesterday at around 0:32 and 0:37 pm, at least two shots were launched eastward from the inland area of North Korea, and the drop point is information immediately after launch. Based on the above, it was estimated to be outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
However, as a result of further analysis, it was corrected that the fall point was estimated to be inside the exclusive economic zone about 300 km north of Hegurajima off the Noto Peninsula.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the missile launched this time flew in an irregular orbit at low altitude, making it difficult to determine the point of fall.
According to the Ministry of Defense, North Korea has repeatedly launched ballistic missiles that fly in irregular orbits and is steadily improving missile-related technology. is.
In addition, since North Korea has launched a newly developed long-range cruise missile on the 11th and 12th of this month, the Ministry of Defense will proceed with analysis in cooperation with the United States and South Korea, and will monitor alerts. I am going to strengthen it.