summary
North Korea has conducted an unsuccessful test launch of an intermediate ballistic missile called the Musudan missile which can cover South Korea, Japan and the US territory of Guam. The concern have been arising because North Korean carried out missile test which failed but had wide range at least six times this year. Tension has become high between North Korea and US, South Korea whose troops were exercising together targeting North Korea’s nuclear facilities and leadership.
opinion
We are not sure whether North Korea will louch thr practical missile or not, but Japan has not only the possibility of being attacked by that anytime but also the responsibility of protecting Japan by ourselves even if US troops stay in Japan. In this respect, I think few Japanese are concerned about this fact and government is passive and relys on US too much. Because it’s unclear wherther or not US will still be what it is after the president election, we have to carry out crisis management and make efforts to survive in this tense circumstance. It is true that it is still questionable to alter Japanese constitution or to have troops, but I think we have to give once-over to our style and way as soon as possible.