North Korea’s missile tests led to an increase in tension between Pyongyang and Tokyo. Added to this was North Korea’s preparation for the launch of its military reconnaissance satellite. Japan was on the alert for the possibility that the rocket carrying the satellite would land on its national territory. Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu has instructed the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) to be ready.
THE ARMY HAS AWAKENED IN JAPAN
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has asked the North Korean National Aeronautics and Space Development Administration to complete final preparations for the launch of the country’s military reconnaissance satellite.
Following this call by Leader Kim Jong-un, the Japanese government alerted its army units.
Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu instructed the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) to be ready in case the rocket that will carry the satellite may fall on the territory of the country.
DESTROYERS WILL BE READY
Accordingly, land-based Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor missile system and Aegis equipped destroyers carrying Standard Missile-3 interceptor rockets will be ready.
“WE WILL PREPARE TO RESPOND TO ANY SITUATION”
“We will prepare to respond to any situation that could harm Japan,” an unnamed Japanese government official said in a statement. used the phrases.
“If North Korea uses ballistic missile technology for satellite launch, it would be a violation of United Nations (UN) Security Council resolutions,” Cabinet Chief Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu said.
North Korea’s National Aeronautics and Space Development Administration announced in December 2022 that preparations for the launch of the country’s military reconnaissance satellite would be completed by April 2023.
LAUNCHED IN 2012 AND 2016
Pyongyang’s government launched ballistic missiles in 2012 and 2016, which it announced were carrying satellites. These missiles landed off the island of Sakshima, southwest of Japan.
The launch date of the rocket carrying North Korea’s military satellite has not been announced. On the other hand, the order of the Japanese government came before a high-level meeting that will take place on a weekday.
US President Joe Biden is expected to meet with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Washington on weekdays. During the meeting, the two leaders will discuss anti-North Korean measures.
Source: AA