On Tuesday morning(local time), local residents of Northern Japan were awoken from the alarms warning of missiles. North Korea fired a missile that flew over the northern part of Japan that later broke up into three pieces and fell into the sea. After the event, Abe made a statement that this was an unprecedented, serious, and grave threat to Japan. As tensions rise between North Korea and nearby countries, especially the US, the coming months will be critical in deciding where the world stands regarding North korea.
"Abe, Trump agree to press N.Korea" 29Aug2017. JapanNews
Following the missile launch by North Korea. Abe and Trump talked to discuss what should be done and what measures should be taken in response. Abe states that Trump said he is 100% with his Japanese allies in this conflict. The two leaders agreed that they also need the support of China and Russia as they would play critical roles if North Korea will ever face change. Also, a plan was confirmed by the leaders to call for a U.N Security Council meeting.
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