Japan announced Monday that it had received a notice from North Korea, in which the latter announced its intention to launch a “satellite” in the upcoming weeks.
The North Korean capital had informed Japan that the launch is expected to fall between May 31 and June 11 into waters near the Yellow and East China Seas, east of the Philippines, and in an area outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
A tweet from Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s office referred to it as “a ballistic missile that (Pyongyang) disguised as a satellite.” There is much background to back this belief, as Pyongyang has stepped up missile launches in recent months, causing Japan to turn on alarm systems to warn its residents in parts of the country.
Japan has activated alarm systems to warn residents in affected areas. And the Japanese Ministry of Defense has issued a warning that it will destroy any North Korean missile that enters Japanese territory. The Japanese Prime Minister has called for information gathering, vigilance, and close coordination with allies such as the United States and South Korea.
Meanwhile, South Korea has strongly urged North Korea to withdraw its satellite launch plan, calling it a provocation and a serious violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
add your comment
Terms of publication : Not to offend the writer, people, sacred things, or attack religions or the divine self, and refrain from racist incitement and insults.