# Japan protests to North Korea over ballistic missile launch

https://mins.news/en/item/19630

- TASS, 2026-08-12 00:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2171619

> Japan has lodged a protest with North Korea over its launch of a ballistic missile. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Japan is continuing to examine information about the launch together with the United States and the Republic of Korea. The three countries are still analyzing the available information.

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