News: Japan Army information

March 10, 2016
Ministry of Defense
The original text is in Japanese.

1. Today, it seems that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles in an east-northeasterly direction from proximity of Nampo on the west coast of North Korea approximately 5:22 a.m. and 5:27 a.m., respectively. It is estimated that the missiles traveled approximately 500 km and fell into the Sea of Japan. The Ministry of Defense (MOD) is currently analyzing the details.

2. Following the launch, the Minister of Defense gave an instruction to keep taking all possible measures for intelligence and surveillance. The MOD is trying its best to deal with the situation, including convening a senior official’s meeting chaired by the Minister.

3. The MOD/Self-Defense Forces will keep making utmost efforts as well as to conduct surveillance operations based on the Minister’s instruction. The MOD will immediately release any further information when obtaining information that should be additionally released.