Instructions by the Prime Minister in Response to Notification that North Korea Plans to Launch a Ballistic Missile, Referred to as a "Satellite" (01:50)
November 21, 2023
[Provisional translation]
- Execute all possible measures to gather and analyze information through the cooperation of the relevant ministries and agencies and provide information to the public in an appropriate manner.
- In coordination with the United States of America, the Republic of Korea, and other countries concerned, strongly urge North Korea to exercise restraint and refrain from conducting a launch.
- Take all possible measures to ensure the safety and security of the Japanese people, including fully preparing for contingencies.
