According to a report by Al Jazeera on Saturday 14th March 2026, Japanese authorities have sounded the alarm following reports that North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile on Saturday.
The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the launch via its verified account, urging the public to stay informed:
“North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. More updates to follow.”
Details about the missile’s trajectory or landing site remain unclear, and Japanese officials say investigations are ongoing. See More/Details