For the first time, a J-alert was issued for the islands of Tokyo following the launch of a ballistic missile from North Korea.
In response to this, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a countermeasures meeting, and Governor Koike indicated that there is a possibility that the launch will continue in the future, and that it will cooperate with related organizations and respond with a strong sense of caution.
On the morning of the 4th, following the launch of a ballistic missile from North Korea, a J-alert was issued to two towns and seven villages on the islands of Tokyo.
This is the first time that a J-alert has been issued in Tokyo.
In response, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a crisis management meeting at 10:00 am and confirmed again that there was no damage in all municipalities in Tokyo as of 7:50 am.
At the meeting, Governor Koike said, "There is a possibility that North Korea will continue to launch ballistic missiles. In order to protect the safety and security of Tokyo residents, I ask that you thoroughly collect information in cooperation with relevant organizations. Launch information. If there is, I would like Tokyo residents to use every means to provide accurate information and respond with a strong sense of caution."
The city will continue to provide information on its website and other means.
Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido "absolutely unacceptable outrage"
In response to North Korea's missile launch, Hokkaido held an emergency meeting on the morning of the 4th, at which Governor Suzuki condemned, "It is an extremely serious and serious threat to the safety and security of the people of Hokkaido, and it is absolutely unacceptable." .
In addition, he said, "We will strongly urge the government to take appropriate measures in cooperation with the international community so that North Korea will not repeat acts that clearly violate UN Security Council resolutions." said.