North Korea launches a missile for the first time in a month. Will they be able to create a peaceful environment during the soccer World Cup qualifiers on the 26th?

North Korea launched three ballistic missiles on the morning of the 18th of this month. This is the first missile launch by North Korea since February 14th. In addition, the launch of ballistic missiles, which is prohibited by the United Nations Security Council, is
This is the second time this year since January 14th. This launch was made in response to the fact that the US and South Korean armies held regular joint military exercises until the 14th of this month.
Some believe that the attack was intended to intimidate US Secretary of State Blinken, who was visiting South Korea for the Democracy Summit being held in Seoul, South Korea. In addition, ahead of the general election to be held in South Korea in April,
It has also been pointed out that he may have been provoked. On the other hand, the Japanese Diet announced that on the 26th of this month, the 2026 Soccer World Cup (World Cup) Asian second qualifying match against Japan will be held in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
Concerns were also voiced as the war against North Korea will take place. Three ballistic missiles were fired northeast from near the west coast of North Korea, and all landed outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone).
It seems that. The maximum altitude is approximately 50 km, and the fly distance is approximately 300 km. South Korea's Yonhap News reports that there is a direct route from Pyongyang to Gyeryongdae in the central region, where the headquarters of South Korea's army, navy, and air force are located.
The line distance was about 330 km, and the distance to the US Forces Korea's 8th Fighter Wing in Gunsan in the southwest was about 350 km. military service
It appears that the attack was intended to be an attack on the country." The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, ``This is a clear provocation that seriously threatens the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula, and we strongly condemn it.
"We will maintain the ability and posture to overwhelmingly respond to any provocation while keeping a close eye on the North's various activities under this system." The Japanese government also stated, ``A series of North Korean actions are
"It threatens the peace and stability of the region and the international community, violates United Nations Security Council resolutions, and is a serious problem affecting the safety of the people." He announced that he had lodged a strong protest against North Korea.
It was the first time North Korea launched a missile since February 14, and its first provocation in about a month. As mentioned above, there are various opinions regarding the intention of the launch. US State of Blinken
One of the criticisms is that he was trying to show off his military power in conjunction with the minister's visit to South Korea. On the 18th, Mr. Blinken met with Cho Tae-yeol, Secretary of the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (equivalent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and
Condemns North Korea's missile launch. They confirmed that they would cooperate in response to North Korea. Meanwhile, in the Japanese Diet on the 18th, Mr. Kogayoshi of the Constitutional Democratic Party spoke about the recent missile launch and North Korea's peace attack on the 26th.
Referring to the match between Japan and North Korea in the second round of the 2026 World Cup Asian soccer qualifiers scheduled to be held in Yang, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, ``This is an extremely important issue.We will firmly protect our people.''
I want you to make a decision and a promise." In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``Protecting the lives and livelihoods of the people of our country is the most important responsibility of the government,'' and added, ``Political policy should be tailored to the issues and circumstances.''
The prefectural government will make its utmost efforts. This is natural.” It was finally officially decided on the 11th of this month that the away match between Japan and North Korea will be held in Pyongyang.
Ta. Holding official matches in North Korea is always difficult because there are no regular flights between Japan and North Korea, and there are many uncertainties in terms of competition management. On the 2nd of this month, the Asian Football Confederation
(AFC) inspection team entered Pyongyang and inspected the Kim Il Sung Stadium, which is scheduled to be the venue for the match. After confirming the condition of the stadium, the match will be held at the same stadium as scheduled.
I decided. This will be the first time in 13 years that a Japanese national team match will be held in North Korea, the first being in November 2011 during the Brazil World Cup Asian 3rd qualifying round. At that time, approximately 50,000 people were at Kim Il Sung Stadium, where the match was held.
A crowd of people gathered, and the Japanese team was harassed by boos. Japan struggled in a tough away match and lost 0-1.