Japan's government issued an evacuation order after North Korea missile launch (J alert)

News of the launch:

• North Korea has launched another ballistic missile

J Alert system:

• Japan govt warns missile can fall near Hokkkaido island
• Warns residents to take cover in Hokkkaido
• Tells people in Hokkaido to immediately take cover inside buildings or underground

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J-Alert is the early warning system used in Japan.

• was launched in February 2007
• system is designed to quickly inform the public of threats and emergencies such as earthquakes, severe weather, and other dangers