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Japan activates Emergency Alert System after North Korea missile launch

“North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile,” the Japanese prime minister’s office said

Newsroom May 31 04:23

The Japanese government activated its emergency alert system early Wednesday morning after North Korea appeared to launch what the government suspected could be a ballistic missile.

“North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile,” the Japanese prime minister’s office said. “PM’s instructions: 1. Dedicate maximum effort to gather & analyze information, & provide the public speedy & adequate information. 2. Ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, & other assets. 3. Take all possible measures for precaution, incl. readiness for contingencies.”

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PM’s instructions (06:32)

1. Dedicate maximum effort to gather & analyze information, & provide the public speedy & adequate information.

2. Ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, & other assets.

3. Take all possible measures for precaution, incl. readiness for contingencies.

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