Notice from Pyongyang to Japan of the launch of a satellite and the readiness of the Self-Defense Forces

 

After Japan received a notification from North Korea about the latter's intention to plan a satellite launch in the coming days, the Japanese Coast Guard issued a safety warning to ships passing through the region at the time of the launch and coordinated and distributed information on maritime security in East Asia, Japanese Defense Minister yasukazu Hamada also said that he ordered the Japanese Self-Defense Forces to shoot down the satellite or debris, if any enters Japanese territory.