[Breaking] Japan: Total 3 Objects Launched Possibly North Korean Ballistic Missiles

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the morning of the 20th, Japan's Ministry of Defense announced that North Korea launched a total of three intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) of unknown type into the East Sea from 7:08 AM to 7:13 AM.

According to NHK, the Ministry of Defense stated that North Korea launched an object presumed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile at 7:08 AM, and the object fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Subsequently, two more missiles were launched at 7:12 AM and 7:13 AM.

Previously, North Korea also launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on the 18th. This launch is analyzed as a response to the joint flight exercises conducted by South Korea and the United States the previous day.