VIDEO: How a North Korean Ballistic Missile Falls in Japan

A North Korean ballistic missile has fallen in Japan. It has been reported that the missile, as stated by the Chief Cabinet Secretary of the Land of the Rising Sun, landed 200 kilometers west of Hokkaido Island in Japan's exclusive economic zone.

“The ballistic missile fell within our country’s exclusive economic zone, 200 kilometers west of Hokkaido,” stated Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno. He also emphasized that “the Japanese government has lodged a serious protest with the authorities of the DPRK regarding the incident.”

In turn, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida mentioned in another meeting with reporters that “the country’s authorities will make every effort to monitor the situation regarding the missile launch, closely cooperating with the United States and the Republic of Korea on this matter.”

So far, there have been no reports of damages related to the incident. Japanese patrol ships have warned vessels in the area to stay away from them if they encounter debris and to immediately contact the authorities.

An emergency crisis management group meeting has been convened at the Prime Minister’s Office for information gathering and analysis purposes.

North Korea launched a record number of missiles last year, exceeding 70. This incident marks the second missile launch in 2023, with the previous one occurring on the night of January 1.