In connection with North Korea's announcement that it had succeeded in launching a "new tactical guided weapon," the Ministry of Defense is believed to have launched some kind of missile on the 16th, and the missile types and other information will continue. , Revealed that it is collecting and analyzing information.

In connection with North Korea's announcement that it has succeeded in launching a "new tactical guided weapon" in the presence of General Secretary Kim Jong Eun, the Ministry of Defense has comprehensively compiled the information obtained at this time. On the 16th, it was revealed that North Korea was thought to have launched some kind of missile.



We are continuing to collect and analyze information on missile types, etc., and have not confirmed the arrival of ballistic missiles in Japan's territory or the EEZ = Exclusive Economic Zone.

The Ministry of Defense says that it will continue to work closely with the United States and other countries on North Korea's military trends, and will make every effort to collect and analyze necessary information and to monitor vigilance, and to ensure Japan's peace and security. ..