The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan ordered to conduct a "comprehensive analysis" of the missile launch. Japanese Prime Minister ordered to strengthen surveillance
Hong Kong. September 28. INTERFAX - South Korea has called an emergency meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on Tuesday in response to North Korea's launch of a "short-range missile," the administration of the President of the Republic of Korea said.
The members of the National Security Council were informed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Won Ying Chowl, in connection with the "situation with the launch of a short-range missile by North Korea," and appropriate discussions were held.
It is noted that the members of the National Security Council expressed "regret" over the launch, which occurred at a time when the stabilization of the security situation on the Korean peninsula is very important.
Later, National Security Adviser Su Hong reported to the President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in on the results of the session of the National Security Council.
Moon Jae-in ordered a "comprehensive analysis" of North Korea's missile launch and statements by North Korean leader Kim Yo Jong's sister about inter-Korean relations to outline ways to resolve the security situation, presidential administration spokeswoman Park Kyung-mi said.
Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that he instructed government officials to ensure the safety of sea and air traffic and prepare for unforeseen circumstances after the launch of the DPRK missile.
"We are stepping up surveillance efforts and analyzing the situation," local media quoted him as saying.
Earlier, the South Korean military reported that the DPRK had test-fired a short-range missile towards the Sea of Japan. It is not specified whether the missile was ballistic.
Meanwhile, Japanese media, citing the government, report that the DPRK allegedly launched a ballistic missile.
