North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, and the impact site is believed to be outside Japan's EEZ. The Defense Ministry said there was no impact on surrounding areas, while the government continues to gather information.
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan at around 5:00 p.m. The launch site was reportedly near Wonsan on North Korea's east coast, according to the South Korean military.
Japanese government officials said the missile is believed to have fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and no damage has been reported. The Defense Ministry said there was no impact on areas around Japan.
North Korea also launched several projectiles, including short-range ballistic missiles, toward the Yellow Sea from around Chŏngju in North Pyongan Province on 26 May.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) instructed the relevant government ministries and agencies to make every effort to gather and analyze information and to ensure that information is provided to the public and the safety of aircraft and vessels is thoroughly confirmed.