On Wednesday (Thursday local time), North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward Japan which caused the Japanese government to issue a shelter-in-place for Okinawa.
According to Yonhap, North Korea launched a space launch vehicle towards the south.
Reports earlier this week indicated that North Korea had informed Japan of an impending satellite launch.
More breaking news: North Korea appears to have fired a missile or launched a satellite towards Japan.
Japan issues J-ALERT that calls on people in Okinawa Prefecture to take shelter. pic.twitter.com/VlBk1In5dv
— Ian Ellis (@ianellisjones) August 23, 2023
North Korea’s actions have caused significant disruption in Japan, from prompting officials to issue safety orders to threatening residents with potential destruction.
Such reckless behavior from an unpredictable regime has many questioning what will happen next and how they can best protect themselves and their families against any potential harm.
The fear is palpable amongst citizens living in close proximity of North Korea who now have even less assurance of their safety due to the nation’s latest maneuvers.
[Emergency Alert]
North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. More updates to follow. (Aug. 24, 03:54)— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) August 23, 2023
This is a developing story with new details continuing to come in.
JAPAN GOVT SAYS MISSILE HAS FLOWN PAST TOWARDS PACIFIC OCEAN
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) August 23, 2023
NORTH KOREA FIRES WHAT IT CLAIMS TO BE SPACE LAUNCH VEHICLE TOWARD THE SOUTH- YONHAP
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) August 23, 2023