Japan issued an emergency alert following a suspected ballistic missile strike by North Korea on Tuesday (local time). The information was given by the Japan Prime Minister`s Office on social media platform X. Minutes later, the Japan PMO said the emergency alert was being lifted as the `suspected ballistic missile` from North Korea was not expected to reach Japan.

Instructions by the PM in response to the Missile Launch by North Korea (05:33) pic.twitter.com/lmCUd7v1dP