Japan "Launches Presumptive North Korean Ballistic Missile, Looks Like It's Already Falling"

Japan's Defense Ministry says North Korea fired an object believed to be a ballistic missile.

The Defense Ministry explained that the presumed ballistic missile projectile appears to have already fallen.

Japan's maritime security agency asked sailing ships to pay attention to relevant information.

The Japanese government said it is collecting information on the impact on Japan and that it is continuing to guard and monitor it.

It is the first time in two months that North Korea has launched a ballistic missile since November 5 last year.