North Korea Stages Tactical Nuclear Strike Drill In Response To Joint US/South Korea B-1B Bomber Drills

Japan: Although the details are currently being analyzed, it is estimated that all of the falls occurred near the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

PYONGYANG - North Korean state media reported that the country had launched multiple ballistic missiles while staging tactical nuclear strike drills in response to joint B-1B bomber drills by the United States and South Korea. The launches were confirmed by the Japanese Ministry of Defense.

The Japanese Ministry of Defense stated, "At around 11:00 pm on August 30th, North Korea launched two ballistic missiles toward the northeast from near the west coast of North Korea.  Although the details are currently being analyzed, it is estimated that all of the falls occurred near the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ)."

Additional Statement By The Japanese MOD:

1. At around 11:00 p.m. on August 30th, North Korea launched two ballistic missiles toward the northeast from near the west coast of North Korea. Although the details are currently being analyzed, it is estimated that all of the falls occurred near the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). ① It was launched at around 23:38 and flew about 350 km with a maximum altitude of about 50 km. ② It was launched at around 23:46 and flew approximately 400 km with a maximum altitude of approximately 50 km.

2. The government has provided information to aircraft and ships sailing in the vicinity, but no damage reports have been confirmed at this time.

3. We will immediately report this matter to the Prime Minister, ① Make every effort to gather and analyze information and provide prompt and accurate information to the public. ② Thorough safety checks of aircraft, ships, etc. ③ Be fully prepared for unexpected situations There were instructions about three points.

4. In the government, the Prime Minister's Office for North Korea Situation, which is located in the Prime Minister's Crisis Management Center, aggregated information from related ministries and agencies and convened an emergency team to discuss responses.

5. In addition, at the Ministry of Defense, the Minister of Defense receives instructions from the Prime Minister, ① Make every effort to collect and analyze information while working closely with the United States, South Korea, etc. ② Continue to take all precautions to monitor and monitor in case of unexpected situations. I gave instructions on two points.

6. North Korea's series of actions, including its repeated launches of ballistic missiles, threaten the peace and security of Japan, the region, and the international community. Furthermore, such ballistic missile launches violate relevant Security Council resolutions and are a serious issue concerning national safety. Japan has strongly protested and strongly condemned North Korea.

7. In order to protect the lives and property of the people, we will continue to work closely with the United States, South Korea, and other countries, and do our best to collect and analyze information, as well as monitor and monitor information. If we obtain additional information that should be made public in the future, we will make an announcement promptly.

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