Regarding the announcement that North Korea has succeeded in launching a "new tactical guided weapon," Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that he thought he had launched some kind of missile, and expressed his intention to continue to do his best to collect and analyze information and monitor alerts. I did.
North Korea announced that it had succeeded in launching a "new tactical guided weapon" in the presence of General Secretary Kim Jong Eun, and South Korean troops said that North Korea headed for the Sea of Japan from the east on the evening of the 16th. It was revealed that detailed analysis is underway, assuming that two shots of the flying body were being fired.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference on the morning of the 18th, "The day before yesterday, it is probable that North Korea launched some kind of missile. We are collecting and analyzing information such as ballistic missiles, but Japan's territory and exclusive economic zone. No ballistic missiles or other missiles have been confirmed to fly to. "
He added, "We will do our utmost to collect and analyze necessary information and monitor alerts while working closely with the United States and other countries on North Korea's military trends, and make every possible effort to ensure the peace and security of our country." rice field.
In addition, while the reporters asked, "The media on the North Korean side say that it is a weapon for the operation of tactical nuclear weapons," "North Korea has always mentioned the development of'tactical nuclear weapons'. Based on this, we would like to proceed with collecting and analyzing information on related trends. "