Japan’s Defense Ministry has confirmed that North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs), which landed in the ocean beyond Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Launch Trajectory and Impact
The missiles climbed to a peak altitude of roughly 80 kilometers before traveling approximately 340 kilometers northeast. They splashed down near the northern East Sea coast of the Korean Peninsula, according to official assessments.
Officials expressed deep concern over the incident and delivered a stern protest to North Korea, viewing it as a major provocation. No injuries or damage resulted from the launches.
Government Actions
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ordered intelligence agencies to intensify data collection and analysis. She directed them to share precise information with citizens quickly while bolstering security at key ports and financial centers.
Context of Repeated Tests
North Korea has now conducted SRBM tests into the East Sea three times this year, including launches on January 14 and January 27. This latest salvo marked an unprecedented scale, with over 10 missiles fired simultaneously.
