The Japanese government Thursday morning issued a warning to residents after North Korea reportedly fired at least one ballistic missile.
As a precautionary measure, the government advised residents in Hokkaido to immediately seek shelter. That order was lifted shortly after the missile landed in nearby waters.
The nation’s J-Alert system was activated and sirens began sounding around 7:55 a.m. local time, just minutes after the launch.
ALERT: The Japanese government is warning that North Korea appears to have launched at least one ballistic missile. The government is urging everyone in Hokkaido to seek shelter. Follow local media for guidance. pic.twitter.com/Pw4PeRBqav
— U.S. Embassy Tokyo, ACS (@ACSTokyo) April 12, 2023
ミサイル怖い pic.twitter.com/g4gOiRFdEf
— かーくる🚘廃車王釧路店🚗 (@kushiroauto) April 12, 2023
(LEAD) N. Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea: S. Korean military https://t.co/A43dT6Xiy4
— Yonhap News Agency (@YonhapNews) April 12, 2023
J-Alert for Hokkaido. North Korean missile expected to impact around Hokkaido. pic.twitter.com/A4CUEoKtPc
— Kent Ibbott (Mastodon: @[email protected]) (@kentibbott) April 12, 2023
No injuries were reported.
