Japan’s Kihara: North Korea's frequent missile launches cannot be permitted

Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara is out on the wires now, via Reuters, condemning the missile launches by North Korea.

Key quotes

"North Korea's frequent missile launches cannot be permitted."

"North Korea may increase provocative operations, including nuclear tests."

Meanwhile, White House said in the last hour that North Korean missile launches pose no immediate danger to allies.