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Japan Confirms North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch, Assesses Splashdown Outside EEZ

The prime minister directed immediate public updates alongside thorough safety checks.

Overview

  • Officials reported no confirmed damage after the object was assessed to have fallen beyond Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
  • Prime Minister Takaichi issued instructions at about 12:38 local time to prioritize information sharing and rigorous safety verification.
  • The government said it is continuing to collect data on the launch and its trajectory.
  • The announcement was delivered in a press conference published on the Prime Minister’s Office website.
  • The statement page lists an update date of November 7, 2025, reflecting the current status of the government’s assessment.