/

Japan condemns N Korea over missile launch

17 January 2022
19047
2022-01-17 15:11

Japan strongly condemned North Korea's firing of two suspected ballistic missiles Monday, saying it threatened the peace and security of the region. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said in Tokyo that no damage reports were confirmed but officials will do their utmost to gather and analyze information.

He said Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed his government to gather information about the launch and ensure the safety of vessels and aircraft. Japan's Coast Guard issued a warning for vessels traveling around Japanese waters to watch out for falling objects, but no immediate damage was reported.

The Coast Guard later said that the North Korean projectile is believed to have already landed but didn't specify where. North Korea has been ramping up tests in recent months of new missiles designed to overwhelm missile defenses in the region.

-- End --