Japan, China express concern following North Korea ballistic missile launch

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that North Korea fired two ballistic missiles earlier in the day, calling the country’s continued launches since last month “very regrettable,” while China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin called for restraint. The launch is the latest weapons test by the country, which has pressed ahead with military development in the face of international sanctions.

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