The Government of Japan commented on the tests of the North Korea of the new winged rocket. According to the Secretary General of the Japanese government, Katsunobu Kato, whose words lead RIA Novosti, the rocket is concerned about Tokyo.
During the press conference, Kato stressed that Japan constantly monitors all the movements of the DPRK in the military field. According to him, if a flight range of 1500 kilometers corresponds to reality, it represents a threat to peace and security in the region around Japan.
He also assured that in matters of North Korean military activity, Japan interacts closely with South Korea and the United States and collects and analyzes information in order to increase defense and missile defense of the country.
On successfully conducted tests in the DPRK of the new winged rocket of a large range became known on September 13. The North Korean Central Telegraph Agency (CAT) reported that the Military Guide to the DPRK tested engines, control systems and guidance, as well as warheads and other parts of the rocket. “Launched high-range winged missiles flew within 7580 seconds and struck targets at a distance of 1,500 kilometers.”