What intel pact? Japan flaunts North Korea missile analysis

Rapid release of information aims to downplay rift with Seoul

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North Korea has tested 18 missiles since May, adding to tensions in East Asia. © KCNA via Reuters

RIEKO MIKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan is working to prove to the international community that its ability to detect and analyze North Korea's missile launches will not be compromised by the expiration of an intelligence-sharing pact with South Korea.

Tokyo's capabilities were put to the test early Tuesday when North Korea launched two projectiles from South Pyongan Province around 7 a.m. They flew as far as 330 km, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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