Japan gov't remaining on alert for N. Korea missile launch

Japan is paying close attention to movements in North Korea, the government's top spokesman said Thursday, amid speculation that Pyongyang is poised to carry out a missile test to mark a key anniversary."We are gathering and analyzing a range of information so we can respond to any eventuality," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a press conference."The government's most important duty is ensuring the safety and reassurance of our people, and we will take every possible measure to that end," Suga said.He also confirmed that Japan is sharing information with the United States and So…READ FULL ARTICLE