N. Korea Launches Possible Ballistic Missile

19 Aprile 2026

(The final paragraph should have read, “…eastern province of…,” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) N. Korea Launches Possible Ballistic Missile Tokyo, April 19 (Jiji Press)–An object that may be a ballistic missile has been launched from North Korea, Japan’s Defense Ministry said Sunday. There has been no impact on areas around Japan from the suspected missile firing, according to the ministry. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged government agencies and ministries concerned to gather information and provide it to the public swiftly. North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan from areas around Wonsan in the eastern province of Kangwon twice on April 8, in the morning and the afternoon. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] 

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