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4 governors meet Abe over N Korea threats

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Alarmed by North Korea's threat to launch ballistic missiles at Guam, the governors of four prefectures petitioned the central government Aug. 14 to strengthen efforts to protect residents from such life-threatening contingencies as missile debris.

The governors of Shimane, Hiroshima, Kochi and Ehime met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the vice ministers of the foreign and defense ministries to request "an utmost effort" to ensure their residents' safety.

Abe said the missile threat was "egregious." (The Japan Times)

ミサイル飛行ルートの4県知事が国に要請

北朝鮮によるグアム沖への弾道ミサイル発射計画を受け、上空を通過する可能性のある4県の知事が安倍晋三首相と面会し、速やかな情報提供や警戒の強化を要請した。

The Japan Times ST: August 25, 2017