The Japanese government issued an urgent warning to its citizens on Tuesday after North Korea allegedly launched a rocket carrying a satellite, according to Reuters. This marks Pyongyang’s third attempt to launch a satellite into orbit this year. Japanese authorities specifically warned residents in the southern part of the country in fear of a potential North Korean missile falling in their area.
The South Korean military stated that they believe the missile was carrying a spy satellite and was launched in a southerly direction. North Korea has informed Japanese authorities of its plan to launch the missile between November 22 and December 1. In addition, South Korea’s state maritime safety agency issued a warning of danger to ships in the area.
With the threat of a North Korean missile potentially falling in Japan, the government issued an urgent warning to its citizens. This comes after North Korea allegedly launched a rocket carrying a satellite, marking their third attempt to launch a satellite into orbit this year. Japanese authorities specifically warned residents in the southern part of the country, while South Korea’s state maritime safety agency also issued a warning of danger to ships in the area. The missile was believed to be carrying a spy satellite and was launched in a southerly direction, with North Korea informing Japanese authorities of its plans to launch the missile between November 22 and December 1.