Japan decides to introduce missile defense shield

TOKYO, Japan - The Security Council, Japan' top defense policy board, decided Dec. 19 to introduce a missile defense shield to deal chiefly with the possibility of ballistic missile attacks from North Korea. Toru Ishikawa (L), chairman of the Joint Staff Council, and other uniformed staff leave the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 19 after the council meeting. (Kyodo)

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