Japan to overhaul missile alert system after confusing mishaps

North Korean threat prompts reevaluation of safety measures

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North Korea's continued missile testing highlights the need to bolster the J-Alert warning system. (KCNA via Reuters)

HIROSHI ASAHINA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government will revamp the J-Alert emergency missile warning system after recent mishaps following North Korean launches cast doubts on its usefulness.

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