#BREAKING: Japan has this morning warned its citizens to take cover, as North Korea fired a mid-range ballistic missile over the country.
It's believed to have landed in the Pacific Ocean. @jekearsley #9News pic.twitter.com/z9Efzp6kgl
— 9News Australia (@9NewsAUS) October 4, 2022
Thousands of people in Japan have been ordered to urgently seek shelter after North Korea fired a missile over Japanese territory.https://t.co/NP7ZSlMdJe
— Sky News Australia (@SkyNewsAust) October 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/6NewsAU/status/1577064271267082240
North Korea causes mass panic in Japan with missile launch https://t.co/pb6C1cDQ1J pic.twitter.com/QqKRRtTSsy
— 1News (@1NewsNZ) October 3, 2022
JUST IN – North Korea fired a ballistic missile that flew over Japan. Missile alerts have been activated.pic.twitter.com/OvnoE1TWXL
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) October 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/UKinJapan/status/1577088744762531846
Biden affirms U.S. support for Japan after North Korea missile launch https://t.co/Kmh8iLit0W pic.twitter.com/HcSHGiYqOQ
— Reuters (@Reuters) October 4, 2022
Blinken holds calls with South Korea, Japan to condemn North Korea's missile launch https://t.co/og2WsdpE41 pic.twitter.com/jGrPRfVvbz
— Reuters (@Reuters) October 4, 2022
Daniel Kritenbrink, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia, described North Korea's firing of a ballistic missile over Japan as ‘unfortunate’ and ‘destabilizing,’ but said a path to dialogue remained open https://t.co/uv1CHJETyk pic.twitter.com/eYxsFkbElV
— Reuters (@Reuters) October 4, 2022
Nuclear-armed North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile further than ever before, sending one soaring over Japan for the first time in five years, prompting a warning for residents to take cover https://t.co/7N1sYcOaDZ pic.twitter.com/lD0wsuHUHo
— Reuters (@Reuters) October 4, 2022
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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile over Japan https://t.co/G3wKzjh2DJ
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) October 4, 2022
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan and Tokyo as residents urged to EVACUATE https://t.co/ivQujsrwAJ pic.twitter.com/vQgf2CMn3d
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) October 3, 2022
US fighter jets carry out precision-strike bombing drills just hours after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan https://t.co/PFZ3hSSB15
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) October 4, 2022
North Korea fires missile over Japan prompting warnings for residents to shelter https://t.co/8xAYdqsHPz
— Guardian news (@guardiannews) October 4, 2022
North Korea fires nuke-capable missile OVER Japan as panicked residents flee https://t.co/mm7K7vXnkt pic.twitter.com/Rns7jOLpOQ
— The Sun (@TheSun) October 4, 2022
South Korea apologises for failed missile in joint response to North Korea missile with US https://t.co/TYXoXiXOt5 pic.twitter.com/sbrhMNkPxs
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) October 5, 2022
https://twitter.com/Telegraph/status/1577206087622737921
Japan reacted with anger after North Korea test-launched a ballistic missile high over the north of the country this morning prompting the suspension of trains and warnings to citizens take cover https://t.co/QFH0P0Cdtv
— The Times and The Sunday Times (@thetimes) October 4, 2022
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida both condemned North Korea's test firing of a ballistic missile that overflew Japan, the White House said Tuesday after a call between the two leaders.https://t.co/u5b0lei8QC
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) October 4, 2022
#UPDATE South Korean and US fighter jets carried out precision bombing drills on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, in response to North Korea firing an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile over Japan pic.twitter.com/WtL7xHXof5
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) October 4, 2022
#UPDATE A North Korean mid-range ballistic missile flew over Japan on Tuesday, Seoul and Tokyo say.
The move marks a significant escalation as Pyongyang ramps up its record-breaking weapons-testing blitzhttps://t.co/QqnCcH3wTX pic.twitter.com/qWBEDwaX4S
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) October 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/France24_en/status/1577232139548082177
Strongly condemn North Korea’s deliberate attempt to jeopardize security in the region by firing a ballistic missile over Japan.
An unjustified aggression and blatant violation of international law.
EU stands in solidarity with Japan & South Korea @kishida230 @TheBlueHouseENG
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) October 4, 2022
I strongly condemn North #Korea’s dangerous & destabilising missile tests that violate UN Security Council resolutions. DPRK must abandon its nuclear & ballistic missile progs & engage in diplomacy. #NATO stands in solidarity w/our Indo-Pacific partners, Japan & South Korea.
— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) October 4, 2022
This is the moment a rare missile alert in Japan urged people to take shelter underground.
The warning was made after North Korea launched a ballistic missile that flew over the country and landed in the Pacific Ocean. pic.twitter.com/2BBg1N1HJh
— DW News (@dwnews) October 5, 2022
South Korea and the United States fired four missiles into the Sea of Japan, Seoul said, a day after North Korea launched an intermediate-range missile over Japan for the first time in five years.https://t.co/1qSc0GDeIx
— DW News (@dwnews) October 5, 2022
North Korea has launched a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, authorities in Tokyo and Seoul said. It is believed to have landed in the Pacific Ocean.https://t.co/ojjQCr2bhR
— DW News (@dwnews) October 4, 2022
The South Korean and United States militaries fired surface-to-surface missiles in response to North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile over Japan pic.twitter.com/xLbRAeGnx0
— TRT World (@trtworld) October 5, 2022
North Korea fires a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years pic.twitter.com/7ZzoSfVrEL
— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) October 4, 2022
The navies of #SouthKorea, the #UnitedStates and #Japan staged trilateral anti-submarine exercises for the first time in five years on Friday, amid tension over #NorthKorea's series of missile tests. https://t.co/gBqxgEsZjV
— ANews (@anews) September 30, 2022
#NorthKorea fired a ballistic missile over #Japan for the first time in five years.https://t.co/dPoDzXNiwa
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) October 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/status/1577218175590072321
North Korea has fired a mid-range ballistic missile over Japan, the fifth launch in 10 days.
Read more: https://t.co/pire8GOkqz pic.twitter.com/BvuC49ZiDw
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) October 4, 2022
South Korea said the intermediate-range ballistic missile flew some 4,500 kilometres — possibly a new distance record for North Korean tests, which are usually conducted on a lofted trajectory to avoid flying over neighbouring countries.https://t.co/bxWAcgMKY1
— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) October 5, 2022
US, S Korea conduct joint military exercises after #NorthKorea launches missile – #suchtv https://t.co/U2FG0GnmT9
— SUCH TV (@suchtvnews) October 5, 2022
South Korea president vows 'stern response' to North Korea launching mid-range ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday
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Catch the day's latest news and updates: https://t.co/sQ2j9NsUDh pic.twitter.com/9YRQC9aag8— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) October 4, 2022
In response to North Korea's 'reckless' missile test, South Korea and the US fired missiles into the sea. Seoul said that the two countries launched four army tactical missile systems toward the east sea.@nehakhanna_07 talks to Chris Gilbert for more pic.twitter.com/chudsyzZJK
— WION (@WIONews) October 5, 2022
The missile travelled 4,500km (2,800 miles) before falling into the Pacific Ocean – far enough to hit the US island of Guam if it took another trajectory.https://t.co/S3AVxYnJfL
— The Financial Express (@febdonline) October 5, 2022
Nuclear-armed North Korea test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) farther than ever before on Tuesday, sending it soaring over Japan for the first time in five years and prompting a warning for residents there to take cover. pic.twitter.com/GVZZ1clXIY
— The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) October 5, 2022
South Korea and the US respond after North Korea fires another missile over Japan#PulseWatchItNews #NorthKorea pic.twitter.com/OAbBr9a6gb
— Pulse Ghana (@PulseGhana) October 4, 2022
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan, prompting warning to residents to take shelter https://t.co/G8s82rF3my pic.twitter.com/dIUHBAL4mh
— Nation Africa (@NationAfrica) October 4, 2022
Instructions by the Prime Minister in Response to the Missile Launch by North Korea (07:31)
The launch of a ballistic missile in a manner that passes through the airspace over Japan is an act that can potentially seriously impact the lives and property of the Japanese people.
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) October 4, 2022
Instructions by the Prime Minister in Response to the Missile Launch by North Korea (07:27)
1. Dedicate maximum effort to gather and analyze information, and provide the public speedy and adequate information.
2. Ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, and other assets.
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) October 3, 2022
[Emergency alert]
North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. More updates to follow.— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) October 3, 2022
[Emergency alert]
North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. More updates to follow.— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) September 30, 2022
[Emergency alert]
North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. More updates to follow.— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) September 28, 2022
Nikkei chart showing the trajectory over Japan yesterday of North Korea’s ballistic missile. Bottom chart shows extending range since 2017. pic.twitter.com/6RIeh9fMM9
— Robert Ward (@RobertAlanWard) October 4, 2022
#NorthKorea media silent on Oct. 4 firing of ballistic #missilehttps://t.co/za7fIhMXre
— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) October 5, 2022
Japan has been working closely with its allies, the United States and South Korea, amid North Korea's accelerating nuclear and missile ambitions.https://t.co/cdGv3DZdyg
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) October 4, 2022
The defense ministry says it is the 23rd missile that North Korea has test-fired this year. https://t.co/WoyZ1DMfCH
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) October 4, 2022
The top uniformed officer of Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command discussed North Korea's missile.https://t.co/8i7Z03PqKm
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) October 4, 2022
BREAKING | North Korea fires missile over Japan for the first time in five years.#Japan #NorthKorea #misslehttps://t.co/HoXLzpPy1b
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) October 4, 2022
Tensions were running high on Tuesday morning when a ballistic missile fired by North Korea flew over Japan, triggering a nationwide warning on the J-Alert systemhttps://t.co/JbbzeqD5oK
— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) October 5, 2022
Without warning, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that flew over Japan and into the Pacific Ocean. https://t.co/ypeZ61o9WK pic.twitter.com/ppkawoC2P6
— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) October 4, 2022
North Korea’s missile test over Japan elicited a flurry of condemnations and joint military drills between the U.S. and allies Japan and South Korea, but the moves appear unlikely to deter Pyongyang. https://t.co/prwda5RFNB
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) October 5, 2022
BREAKING: North Korea appeared to launch at least one missile over Japan on Tuesday, prompting the government to issue a rare alert calling for residents to take shelter. https://t.co/gfW3vCpZGZ
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) October 4, 2022
North Korea launched an intermediate-range missile which overflew Japan before falling into the Pacific Ocean – NHK/Yonhap
— BNO News (@BNONews) October 3, 2022
North Korea fires missile over Japan, some residents warned to take cover https://t.co/aVPyGPotlf pic.twitter.com/ewVdZkSx1w
— CNA (@ChannelNewsAsia) October 4, 2022
Japanese and US forces held a joint drill hours after North Korea fired a missile over Japan, the first since 2017, according to officials pic.twitter.com/62OxMoixgK
— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) October 4, 2022
Japanese and US forces held a joint drill hours after North Korea fired a missile over Japan, the first since 2017, according to officials. pic.twitter.com/x4ttlhqFHn
— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) October 5, 2022
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the 1st time since 2017, forcing Japan’s government to issue a warning for citizens to take cover. It’s the 5th launch from North Korea in 10 days. @james_chater reports. pic.twitter.com/kkLrYQ2ayz
— TaiwanPlus (@taiwanplusnews) October 4, 2022
The accident at the Gangneung air base in #SouthKorea was caused by a failed launch of a Hyunmoo-2 ballistic missile.
It happened during combined US-ROK surface-to-surface missile drills conducted in response to #NorthKorea's ballistic missile test over #Japan earlier Tuesday. https://t.co/gQBhYBtwF4
— Indo-Pacific News – Geo-Politics & Military News (@IndoPac_Info) October 4, 2022
UPDATE: South Korea's JCS provided further details on North Korea's intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) that flew over Japan.
-Range: 2,800 miles (4500km)
-Apogee: 600 miles (970km)
-Speed: Mach 17— NK NEWS (@nknewsorg) October 4, 2022
North Korea ballistic missile launch on Oct. 4, 2022.
Launch time: 0722 am
Apogee: 1,000 km
Range: 4,600 km
Impact time: 0744 amMap from Japan Ministry of Defense pic.twitter.com/QyicUKYBJe
— Ryan Chan 陳家翹 (@ryankakiuchan) October 4, 2022
Emergency broadcast on Japanese television about a missile launch from North Korea, which likely overflew Japan and splashed down in the Pacific moments ago. "If you see any suspected debris, please notify your local police or fire department." pic.twitter.com/hGxzbAPrcM
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) October 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1577110504484483072
#BREAKING: Japan says North Korea has launched a missile, warns people to seek shelter immediately.
Message running on local TV: "North Korea appears to have launched a missile. Please evacuate to the inside of a building or go to the basement. Target area: Hokkaido" pic.twitter.com/66jDRqkJFU
— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) October 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/fmnewseng/status/1577085259245502465
https://twitter.com/WhootKnows/status/1577169092900835328
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VIDEO: South Korean and US forces conduct a military drill – firing a volley of missiles into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, in response to North Korea firing a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday pic.twitter.com/Pi7ewMME2b
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) October 5, 2022