Tokyo’s administration has verified that the sequence of missile launches conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea resulted in zero damage to Japanese soil. The projectiles, believed to be ballistic missiles, all descended outside of Japan’s exclusive economic zone, according to sources within the government, as reported by Kyodo News agency.
According to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, the initial launch was observed at 15:59 local time, with the projectile splashing down four minutes later. This was swiftly followed by a second launch at 16:05, which similarly impacted outside of where Japan claims territorial waters. Authorities promptly briefed the populace about the events unfolding, yet the situation did not necessitate the declaration of an emergency status.
These launches represent another installment in the ongoing series of rocket trials consistently executed by Pyongyang, notwithstanding various United Nations Security Council resolutions. Such maneuvers customarily elicit strong condemnation from those in Tokyo, Washington, and Seoul, who perceive them as acts jeopardizing regional stability and violating international commitments.
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