Japan Ministry of Defense: "Ballistic missile launched by North Korea fell outside Japan's EEZ" (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-woo] Japan's Ministry of Defense announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile, and it is estimated that the missile fell into the sea off Wonsan, North Korea, without entering Japan's territorial waters or exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

According to NHK on the 25th, the Japanese Ministry of Defense stated in a morning press release, "It appears that North Korea launched a ballistic missile around 7:06 a.m., and it did not cross into Japan's territorial waters or EEZ," adding, "This is the first ballistic missile launch by North Korea since March 29 of last year." They further stated, "The ballistic missile launched by North Korea last year is estimated to have flown about 250 km and fallen into the sea off the eastern Wonsan area of North Korea."

The Japan Coast Guard warned, "Ships should not approach the missile debris closely," and requested that if debris is spotted, it should be reported to the Coast Guard.

Following North Korea's short-range cruise missile launch last weekend, the recent missile launch has caused significant concern within the Japanese government. The Japanese Cabinet Secretariat warned, "The repeated launches of ballistic missiles by North Korea are a serious issue for the international community, including Japan."

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