NHK "North Korea Launches Object Possibly a Ballistic Missile" (Comprehensive)

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] On the morning of the 16th, North Korea reportedly launched an object that could be a ballistic missile, according to Japan's public broadcaster NHK, citing officials from the Ministry of Defense.

NHK reported, "There is information that something possibly a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea."

The Japanese government is currently collecting related information and checking for any damage at the Prime Minister's Office Crisis Management Center, where a countermeasure office has been set up to monitor any impact on Japan.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters on the same day, "I am aware of the (related) reports," and added, "We are currently gathering information."

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