Japan tells citizens to take cover after North Korea launches ballistic missile

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The missile flew over northern Japan.

The launch prompted a rare activation of Japan's J-alert system - GETTY IMAGESlaunched a ballistic missile over northern parts of the country on Tuesday morning, triggering the J-Alert system to warn residents to take cover in sturdy buildings or underground.

Subsequent analysis of the missile’s trajectory indicates that it crossed Aomori Prefecture about one minute before travelling out into the Pacific. The missile flew about 4,000km at an altitude of about 1,000km. Nonetheless, the launch prompted a rare activation of Japan's J-alert system, which appeared on TV screens showing the national broadcaster, NHK. The message warned citizens in two northern prefectures – Aomori and Hokkaido – and islands around Tokyo to seek shelter.The US called the launch “dangerous and reckless”.

South Korea has echoed Japan’s anger at the latest launch, with Yoon Suk-yeol, the president, warning of a “resolute” response and convening an emergency meeting of the National Security Council. The top US diplomat for East Asia, Daniel Kritenbrink, described North Korea's test as “unfortunate”.

 

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