The TV channel reported, citing government sources in Japan, that no other objects entered space aside from the North Korean missile launch. The information comes from NHK and other official channels.
According to these reports, the missile vanished from radar during its flight, and a portion of it is believed to have crashed into the sea off the western coast of the Korean Peninsula. In response, the South Korean military suggested the possibility that the DPRK projectile could explode while in the air, a scenario that would carry consequences for regional security. The remarks were echoed by multiple defense officials who are tracking the trajectory and potential impacts of the launch. This assessment is being weighed alongside data from allied observers and national defense systems. (NHK)
Earlier updates indicated that a spacecraft launched by North Korea underwent a flight path over the Yellow Sea, an area near the Korean Peninsula. Authorities noted that this maneuver did not appear to affect the capital region of South Korea, though monitoring continued for any developing developments. Analysts emphasize that airspace and maritime traffic in the area remain under close observation as more telemetry becomes available. (NHK)
In Japan, the launch prompted the National Security Council to convene, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida presiding and several senior ministers in attendance. The council focused on assessing the implications of the North Korean action, coordinating security measures, and reinforcing monitoring capabilities across relevant agencies. (Japanese government sources)
Prime Minister Kishida later stated that there were no reported damages from the missile launch. He also underscored that authorities would keep analyzing the incoming data to understand Pyongyang’s motives, the fuel load, the flight path, and any potential risks to civilian life or infrastructure. Officials stressed that continuous data review is essential for a clear assessment of the situation and for informing any subsequent precautions or policy responses. (Official briefings)