People near a screen broadcasting a North Korean ballistic missile launch report. File photoTOKYO, Oct 4 A ballistic missile launched by the DPRK most likely flew over Japanese territory, NHK reported, citing authorities. The government believes that the projectile was likely heading towards Hokkaido and Aomori prefecture on the island of Honshu. Authorities also warned citizens of the risk of falling debris and urged residents of these areas to take shelter in buildings. An alert has been issued.Japanese government secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said that the missile fell outside the exclusive economic zone of Japan.Earlier, the Yonhap News Agency, citing the South Korean military, reported that North Korea had again launched a ballistic missile, releasing it towards the Sea of Japan.
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