North Korea has launched a ballistic missile, according to a statement released by the Japanese government on May 27 at 10:46 p.m. The missile is believed to have been launched from North Korea and landed outside Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). North Korea had notified Japan in the early hours of May 27 that they planned to launch a “satellite rocket” between midnight on May 27 and midnight on June 4.
The government has issued alerts for Okinawa Prefecture in response to the missile launch. This incident has raised concerns about regional security and stability, as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
In related news, the Tokyo gubernatorial election is heating up as Yuriko Koike, who is seeking a third term, faces a surprising challenge from Renho Murata of the Constitutional Democratic Party. Renho has positioned herself as an anti-Liberal Democratic Party and anti-Koike candidate, emphasizing the need for a change in leadership.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Japan and its allies will respond to North Korea’s latest provocation and how the political landscape in Tokyo will shift leading up to the gubernatorial election. Stay tuned for more updates on these developing stories.