South Korean troops announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile, presumed to be a ballistic missile, toward the Sea of ​​Japan before 7:30 am on the 11th.


About two and a half hours before that, Japan and the United States issued a joint statement condemning the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea on January 5, and it is possible that they opposed such a move.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff of the South Korean Army announced that it launched a ballistic missile, presumed to be a ballistic missile, from the inland area toward the Sea of ​​Japan at around 7:27 am on the 11th of North Korea.



The South Korean Ministry of Defense did not disclose details at a press conference in the morning, saying that it is "currently analyzing with the United States", but the news agency's coalition news said that the flight distance was about 700 km. I am.



In response to this launch, the South Korean government held an urgent NSC = National Security Council to discuss the response, expressed strong regret, and responded to the expectations of the international community wishing for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. He called for immediate resumption of dialogue and cooperation.

North Korea announced on January 5 that it launched a ballistic missile from the northern Chagang Road toward the Sea of ​​Japan, and on the following day, on the 6th, it conducted a hypersonic missile launch experiment. It seems that the aim is to emphasize the attitude of promoting nuclear and missile development with the successive launches at the beginning of the year.



In addition, at the United Nations, Japan, the United States, and others issued a joint statement prior to holding an emergency meeting in which the Security Council discussed the response to the previous launch by North Korea, saying, "The launch violates multiple Security Council resolutions. I have accused North Korea of ​​"I am doing it."



This launch is about two and a half hours after the announcement of the joint statement, and it is possible that North Korea has opposed such movements of the international community.

UN Security Council Needs Further Response?

On the 10th, the United Nations Security Council held an urgent meeting on North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile toward the Sea of ​​Japan on January 5, at the request of five Western countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. opened.



Prior to this, Japan joined the five countries that requested the meeting as related countries, and the six countries jointly issued a statement, "The launch of ballistic missiles on the 5th clearly violates multiple Security Council resolutions. After accusing him, he asked North Korea to return to the dialogue.



The meeting was held privately, and according to UN diplomatic sources, the countries were only able to express their opinions and could not show a consensus as the Security Council.



Japan's Ambassador to the United Nations Ishikane, who issued a joint statement with Western countries, told reporters that "countries with the same idea are gathering firmly and appealing to the international community that the situation is becoming more serious. Was meaningful. "



However, on the morning of the 11th, about an hour and a half after the meeting, North Korea launched another ballistic missile, and the Security Council requested further measures such as holding the meeting again in the future. It seems that it will be done.



Ambassador Ishigane said, "We cannot forgive the provocation in the form of ignoring the repeated calls of the international community. We will firmly unite and call for the implementation of the Security Council resolution."

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "Let's fly less than about 700 km. Fall is estimated to be outside the EEZ."

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference, "At least one possible ballistic missile was launched eastward from the inland area of ​​North Korea. At this point, reports of damage to Japanese aircraft and ships, etc. No information has been confirmed. Details are currently being analyzed, but if it is a normal ballistic orbit, it will fly less than about 700 km, and it is estimated that it fell outside Japan's EEZ = exclusive economic water area. I am. "



He added, "I strongly condemn the series of North Korean actions, including the repeated launches of ballistic missiles, that threaten the peace and security of Japan, the region, and the international community. A meeting of the UN Security Council was held following the missile launch, and many countries have just condemned North Korea's actions. "



"In order to protect the lives and property of the people, we will continue to do our utmost to collect and analyze information and monitor alerts, and will promptly announce any additional information that should be announced in the future."