North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missiles into Waters Outside Japan's EEZ
On the morning of the 12th, Japan's Ministry of Defense announced that North Korea fired multiple suspected ballistic missiles in quick succession. According to government officials, all launched projectiles are believed to have fallen outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), with no reports of damage to aircraft or vessels at this time. Government statements indicate that at least two launches were confirmed, occurring around 9:25 a.m. and 9:42 a.m. Both are estimated to have fallen shortly after liftoff. Local municipalities across Japan were promptly notified, and precautionary alert systems were put into place. In response to the launches, Prime Minister Takaichi instructed relevant ministries and agencies to dedicate all efforts toward collecting and analyzing intelligence, provide swift and accurate updates to the public, and thoroughly verify the safety of maritime and air traffic. Amid repeated military provocations, reactions on social media reflected growing dis...