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防衛省・自衛隊 @ModJapan_jp - Translated from Japanese
1. Around 17:02 today, at least one ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. At present, Japan, the United States, and South Korea are closely coordinating to analyze the details, but it is estimated that the launched ballistic missile fell near the east coast of the Korean Peninsula. No incursions into Japan's territory or exclusive economic zone (EEZ) have been confirmed, and as of now, no reports of damage to nearby aircraft or vessels have been verified.
2. The Prime Minister was immediately briefed on this matter, and instructions were given on the following three points:
① To devote full efforts to information gathering and analysis, and to provide prompt and accurate information to the public;
② To thoroughly confirm the safety of aircraft, vessels, and the like;
③ To maintain a state of complete readiness in preparation for any unforeseen contingencies.
3. The government has been consolidating information from relevant ministries and agencies at the "Prime Minister's Office Response Room on the North Korean Situation" established in the Cabinet Office Crisis Management Center, and has convened the Emergency Response Team to deliberate on countermeasures.
4. Additionally, at the Ministry of Defense, the Minister of Defense, having received the Prime Minister's instructions, issued directives on the following two points:
① To devote full efforts to information gathering and analysis while closely coordinating with the United States, South Korea, and others;
② To maintain utmost vigilance and surveillance in preparation for any unforeseen contingencies.
5. North Korea's series of actions, including the repeated launches of ballistic missiles and the like to date, threaten the peace and security of our country, the region, and the international community. Moreover, such ballistic missile launches violate relevant UN Security Council resolutions and constitute a grave issue concerning the safety of our citizens. Our country has lodged a strong protest and issued a stern condemnation to North Korea.
6. In order to protect the lives and property of the public, we will continue to closely coordinate with the United States, South Korea, and others, devoting full efforts to information gathering and analysis as well as vigilance and surveillance. Furthermore, if any additional information requiring public disclosure is obtained, it will be announced promptly.
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