North Korea Fires Missile, Prompting Warning in Japan

The transcript discusses a tense situation in Tokyo due to a missile alert issued for Hokkaido. The missile, believed to be long-range, raises questions about its timing, coinciding with the G7 meetings in Japan and significant North Korean events. The government advised people to seek shelter, highlighting the lack of underground options in Japan. The launch may be a political message to the US or a celebration of North Korean events.

What was the government's advice to the people in response to the alert issued for Hokkaido?

• To continue with their daily activities

• To evacuate to nearby islands

• To seek shelter in buildings or underground

• To gather in public squares

What is often joked about in Japan regarding the government's advice during missile alerts?

• The frequency of such alerts

• The lack of underground shelters

• The abundance of public shelters

• The efficiency of the alert system

What does the duration of the missile in the air suggest about its capabilities?

• It was a short-range missile

• It was a medium-range missile

• It was likely a long-range missile

• It was a non-ballistic missile

Why might the missile launch have been timed to coincide with the G7 meetings in Japan?

• To mark a national holiday

• To test new missile technology

• To send a message to international leaders

• To celebrate a local festival

What significant event in the North Korean calendar might have influenced the missile launch?

• The anniversary of the Korean War

• The New Year celebration

• The birthday of the current leader's grandfather

• The founding day of North Korea