The Ministry of Defense of Japan has officially verified the extension of Japan’s directive to destroy the North Korean spy satellite.
On October 6, North Korea conducted the firing of two ballistic missiles, asserting that these tests were necessary countermeasures against the joint military exercises carried out by the United States and South Korea, while also justifying their violation of sanctions.
Japan’s Concerns over North Korea’s Spy Satellite Launch
Consequently, when the North Korean government announced its intention to launch its inaugural espionage satellite, Japan expressed its apprehensions.
Specifically, the Japanese government expressed concern over the proposed flight path of the spy rocket, which would traverse the Yellow and East China Seas and potentially pass over the southwestern islands of Japan.
In response to this trajectory, the Japanese government declared its readiness to employ any drastic measures essential for safeguarding its airspace and territory. According to a recent report from a reliable source, the Japanese government has officially extended its order for destruction, confirming that it will maintain the directive.
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Japan’s Advanced Defense Capabilities
Additionally, Japan has stated its preparedness to utilize the PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability-3) system, alongside the deployment of Maritime Self-Defense Force Aegis destroyers equipped with SM-3 interceptors.
These destroyers are specifically designed to intercept ballistic missiles beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, whereas the PAC-3 systems are capable of targeting missiles within a range of up to 30 kilometers.
Furthermore, reports indicate that North Korea’s attempt to launch the spy satellite on Wednesday, June 7, ended in failure due to a malfunction, resulting in the rocket plunging into the Yellow Sea.
Nevertheless, this setback has not dissuaded North Korea from pursuing its goal of launching the spy satellite. The North Korean government has declared its determination to make a second launch attempt, asserting that they have gleaned valuable insights from the first endeavor.
On Sunday, Kim Yo Jong, a senior official in North Korea’s ruling party and the influential sister of Kim Jong Un, reiterated their determination to proceed with a second launch. She emphasized that North Korea will persist in taking proactive actions to exercise its legitimate rights as a sovereign state, which includes the pursuit of a military reconnaissance satellite launch.
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