North Korean missile ‘appears to have flown over Japan’: Government

North Korea fired a ballistic missile that “appears to have flown over Japan,” local media reported Tuesday, citing the Japanese government, which would mark the first time in five years for such a trajectory.

“The Defense Ministry said what appears to be a ballistic missile has already fallen,” Kyodo News Agency reported.

Earlier, Japan said North Korea launched “what appears to be a ballistic missile” which could be heading toward the country, warning people to seek shelter.

The Japanese government said the missile “could fly in the direction of Aomori and Hokkaido prefectures in northern Japan,” reported public broadcaster NHK.

“The government is urging people in those areas to take shelter immediately,” it added.