North Korea launched a preliminary ballistic missile. The Japanese Coast Guard reported this on January 14.
“According to the Ministry of Defense, a ballistic missile was probably fired from North Korea. We urge ships and aircraft to follow current information; if fragments are found, do not approach them and report to the maritime security service,” the department said in a statement.
It is also noted that the launched rocket has probably already fallen. The Japanese military urged ships in the region not to approach the missile debris if it is discovered.
In a key ruling party meeting in late December, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to expand his nuclear arsenal and launch additional spy satellites to cope with what he called US-led confrontational moves.
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The ballistic missile launched by North Korea on Sunday flew 500 km and reached a maximum altitude of 50 km, the Japanese Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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