Following the launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, the government held a ministerial meeting of the NSC (National Security Council) to discuss responses.
Considering that North Korea may repeat further provocative actions, including nuclear tests, we are making every effort to monitor and monitor the situation.
In response to the launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters on the morning of the 2nd when he entered the Prime Minister's official residence, "Missile launches have been repeated at an unprecedented high frequency. I can't," he said.
Then, the government said that tensions were rising on the Korean Peninsula, and after 11:00 am on the 2nd, Prime Minister Kishida, Defense Minister Hamada, and Foreign Minister Hayashi attended, and the NSC (National Security Council) A ministerial meeting was held to discuss responses.
The government sees the possibility that North Korea may repeat further provocations, including nuclear tests, and is making every effort to gather information and monitor surveillance.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno ``Do your best to collect and analyze information''
At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "North Korea has repeatedly launched ballistic missiles at an unprecedentedly high frequency, including today's multiple launches, and it is absolutely unacceptable. The missile is flying beyond the NLL (Northern Limit Line), which will significantly increase tensions in the region."
He also said, ``At the NSC (National Security Council), we summarized the heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula following North Korea's missile launch information and further analyzed the facts.''
On top of that, the government believes that there is a possibility of further provocations, including nuclear tests, in the future, and will continue to work closely with the United States and other countries to collect and analyze necessary information and conduct warnings and surveillance. I will do my best,” he said.