Hirokazu Matsuno: Last News

North Korea may conduct a nuclear test is certainly real, according to the Japanese government.Earlier this week, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that had passed over Japan and ended up landing in the Pacific Ocean.In a press conference on October 4, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said he believes Kim Jong Un and North Korea could potentially conduct a nuclear test.READ MORE: US and South Korea launch four missiles in response to North Korea but one failsHe said: "I think there is a possibility that North Korea will carry out additional provocations, including conducting a nuclear test, but will not comment on specific information and analysis. I will refrain."Minister Matsuno added: "We will continue to work closely with the U.S.

NBC, The Washington Post and other media outlets reported today that Japan’s former prime minister, Shinzo Abe, was shot while giving a speech in western Japan near Kyoto. Both outlets cited the nation’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, who said the former PM was shot around 11:30 a.m. local time.