Suspected ballistic missile launched from North Korea: Japan


(Representative image: ANI)

A ballistic missile was launched from North Korea on Thursday, Japan’s defence ministry informed.“An object that may be a ballistic missile has been launched from North Korea. JMOD/JSDF will provide updates as soon as further information becomes available”, the ministry said in a post on XAn object that may be a ballistic missile has been launched from North Korea. JMOD/JSDF will provide updates as soon as further information becomes available.— Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces (@ModJapan_en) October 29, 2026“It is estimated that the object had already fallen”, the ministry added in another post.The Prime Minister’s Office later outlined several measures in response to the suspected ballistic missile launch, including gathering and analysing information, ensuring the safety of aircraft, vessels and other assets, and taking precautionary measures to prepare for possible contingencies, according to a provisional translation of its statement.The office also stressed the need to provide the public with information in a timely and appropriate manner.

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