Kishida Condemns N.korea's Latest Missile Launch
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has strongly condemned North Korea for launching a ballistic missile on Wednesday.
Kishida was speaking in Italy. He described North Korea's actions as a threat to global and regional peace, security and stability.
Kishida said the launch violates UN Security Council resolutions, and that he has lodged a protest with the North.
He also said he expects to exchange opinions about the situation in East Asia at summits with the leaders of Italy and Britain.