South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea launched three short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan from around 8:00 a.m. on March 31 from near Chunghwa, North Province in the southwestern part of the country. Did. The South Korean military is working with the US military to analyze the flight distance and other factors.
North Korea launches ballistic missiles for the 37th time this year
So far, 7 times in January, 1 time in February, 3 times in March, 1 time in April, 4 times in May, 1 time in June, 1 time in August, 3 times in September 7 times in October, 6 times last month, and 2 times this month.
In particular, from the end of September to November, a total of 16 launches were conducted one following another at an unprecedented frequency.
Around 8:48 a.m. Government official “It is believed to have fallen outside the EEZ.”
According to government officials, the two possible ballistic missiles launched from North Korea on the morning of the 31st are believed to have fallen outside Japan’s EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone).
Prime Minister Kishida instructed to take all possible measures
In response to the launch of what may have been a ballistic missile from North Korea, Prime Minister Kishida made every effort to gather and analyze information, and promptly and accurately provide information to the public. I instructed them to take all possible measures in preparation for unforeseen circumstances.
Around 8:35 a.m. Japan Coast Guard “No damage information”
In response to the suspected launch of a projectile that may be a ballistic missile from North Korea, the Japan Coast Guard is proceeding with confirmation of damage in the waters around Japan, but so far there has been nothing related to Japan. There are no reports of damage to ships.
Government convenes emergency gathering team
The government has convened an emergency gathering team made up of officials from related ministries and agencies to the Prime Minister’s Office’s Crisis Management Center, and is collecting information and confirming the damage.
8:24 am Japan Coast Guard “Already seen to fall”
Vessels underway are urged to pay attention to future information.
8:16 am Japan Coast Guard “New launch”
As information from the Ministry of Defense, the Japan Coast Guard announced at 8:16 am that ‘something that might be a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea.’
8:11 am Japan Coast Guard “Already seen to fall”
At 8:11 a.m., it announced that “what might be a ballistic missile has already fallen.”
8:06 am South Korean military North Korea announces ballistic missile launch
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan at around 8:06 am on the 31st.
8:06 am Japan Coast Guard “Possible ballistic missile launch”
The Japan Coast Guard announced at 8:06 a.m. that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, citing information from the Ministry of Defense.