N. Korea Sends Two Ballistic Missiles Toward East Sea
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on the US-based social media platform X that two ballistic missiles had been launched by North Korea. In response, the Japanese government immediately set up an emergency response team at the Prime Minister’s Office to collect and assess information related to the launches.
Japan’s coast guard later confirmed that the projectiles had already landed in the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. Following the incident, officials from the prime minister’s office instructed relevant authorities to intensify efforts to gather and analyze data, provide timely updates to the public, ensure the safety of aircraft and maritime traffic, and maintain full readiness for any possible contingencies.
Tokyo also strongly criticized Pyongyang over the missile launches, stressing that such actions violate United Nations Security Council resolutions. The launches were described as unacceptable and destabilizing to regional security.
Meanwhile, South Korea’s military reported that it detected the firing of multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea earlier on Tuesday. The missiles reportedly traveled a distance of approximately 350 kilometers before landing, prompting South Korean and US authorities to jointly analyze the technical details and trajectory of the launches.
South Korea’s presidential office issued a condemnation of the missile activity, labeling it “a provocative act that violates UN Security Council resolutions.” Officials in Seoul urged North Korea to "immediately cease" such actions, warning that continued provocations would further heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Separately, US forces stationed in South Korea acknowledged awareness of the missile launches and stated that they are consulting closely with regional allies and partners. “The United States remains committed to the defense of the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region,” the statement said.
In a related assessment, US Indo-Pacific Command noted that based on current evaluations, the launches do not present an “immediate threat” to US personnel, territory, or allied nations, while reaffirming continued monitoring of the situation.
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