North Korean missile launch briefly prompts evacuation order in Japan

North Korea launched an unspecified ballistic missile that prompted the Japanese government to urge residents of the northern prefecture of Hokkaido to take shelter.
13.04.2023 06:15:05 / English News

Japan confirmed the launch and issued a warning to residents to evacuate immediately and seek shelter in a building or underground.

However, local government officials later confirmed that there was "no possibility" of the missile hitting the island.

The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and security concerns in the region. (ILKHA)