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Takaichi urges information gathering and transport safety after a suspected North Korean missile launch

Defense & Security

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Takaichi urges officials to gather information and ensure transport safety and contingency readiness after a suspected North Korean missile launch.

Instructions by the Prime Minister in Response to the Suspected Ballistic Missile Launch by North Korea (14:25) [Provisional translation] Dedicate maximum effort to gather and analyze information, and provide the public with information in a timely and appropriate manner. Ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, and other assets. Take all possible measures for precaution, including readiness for contingencies.
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