09-0104

Possible ballistic missile launched from North Korea - Japanese waters alert

No longer in forceReceived 29 Oct 2026, 03:56 UTCArchived 03 Nov 2026, 08:21 UTC

Warning text

OTHER 9TH RCG LOCAL WARNING NO.0104 MISSILE LAUNCHED MISSILE LAUNCHED 9TH REGIONAL COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS LOCAL WARNING NO.104. PROMULGATION TIME 291256 JST OCT. ACCORDING TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF JAPAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, OBJECT POTENTIALLY BALLISTIC MISSILE LAUNCHED FROM NORTH KOREA POSSIBLY LANDED VESSELS ARE REQUESTED TO PAY ATTENTION TO FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO KEEP CLEAR WHEN RECOGNIZING FALLING OBJECT. VESSELS ARE REQUESTED TO REPORT INFORMATION TO JAPAN COAST GUARD.

AnalysisNotable

No longer in force

Japan Ministry of Defense reports an object potentially a ballistic missile launched from North Korea and possibly landed. Message issued by 9th Regional Coast Guard at 29 Oct 1256 JST (03:56 UTC). Vessels are asked to pay attention to further information, keep clear of any falling objects and report sightings to the Japan Coast Guard. No specific impact positions or expiry time are given.

Type: Missile / rocket launch · severity high
Feed: Rocket launches and space debrisAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Not specified in message (see Japan Ministry of Defense announcement)
Validity: From 29 Oct 2026, 03:56 UTC
PROMULGATION TIME 291256 JST OCT.
Hazards: potential ballistic missile, falling objects/debris

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