27-5-2024 (TOKYO) Tensions escalated on the Korean peninsula on Monday as the Japanese government urgently warned residents in the southern Okinawa prefecture to seek immediate shelter amid concerns over a potential North Korean missile threat. The emergency advisory was broadcast through Japan’s J-Alert system, which stated that Pyongyang appeared to have launched a missile.
The high-stakes situation unfolded after North Korea had previously notified Japan of its intentions to conduct a satellite launch earlier in the day.
North Korea has fired a missile per Japan.
The emergency J-alert system has been activated. pic.twitter.com/FhZXhQUONW
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