At the government and ruling party liaison conference held around noon at the Prime Minister's official residence, Prime Minister Kishida stated that North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile on the morning of the 4th was a serious and imminent threat that threatened peace and security. , He said that it is absolutely unacceptable, and that he will work closely with the countries concerned and take all possible measures to ensure the safety of the people.
In this, Prime Minister Kishida said, "In response to the fact that North Korea launched a ballistic missile that flew over Japan today, the National Security Council (NSC) was held. It poses a grave and imminent threat to Japan's security. It is also a threat to the peace and security of the region and the international community, and is absolutely unacceptable."
After that, he said, "We will do our best to collect and analyze information, cooperate closely with the countries concerned, and take all possible measures to ensure the safety and security of the people."