The rocket launch was Japan’s first space invasion since 2017, and the medium-range ballistic missile crashed into the Pacific Ocean, far from land.
Sirens in Japan
People in areas of northern Japan are said to have been woken up by sirens and alerted by text messages, and warned to watch out for possible falling debris.
Reports said the missile flew about 4,500 km (2,800 miles) – the longest distance a North Korean weapon has ever traveled – reaching an altitude of 1,000 km.
Last week, Japan, the United States and South Korea, held joint naval exercises for the first time since 2017, according to news reports, and after Tuesday’s launch, the three countries said they would cooperate. working closely together with the broader international community. , to coordinate a more immediate and lasting response to North Korea’s move – the fifth missile launch in just a week.
Two missiles were launched by North Korea on Saturday, outside the boundary of Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
Violate
UN Security Council resolutions banning North Korea from conducting ballistic missile or nuclear weapons tests.
“This is a reckless act and violates Security Council resolutions.”UN Head António Guterres said in a statement issued by his Spokesperson.
“What matters is North Korea once again doesn’t care about international flights or maritime safety. “
Back to the conversation
Guterres called on North Korea to “resume dialogue with important parties concerned to achieve lasting peace and complete and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.”
In March, Mr. Guterres condemned the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which was North Korea’s first long-range test since 2017. Just a month earlier, North Korea had also lifted a ban. 2018 with a launch of a medium-range ballistic missile.
So far, North Korea has carried out 23 different weapons tests this year.
