North Korea missile launch sA missile launch by North Korea sparked confusion in northern Japan, where an evacuation order was issued and then retracted within 30 minutes.<br /><br />Sirens blared across Hokkaido and residents were told to "evacuate immediately" on Thursday morning.<br /><br />Authorities said the missile did not land near the island and withdrew the alert.<br /><br />Tensions have been growing in the region, as North Korea has already fired 27 missiles this year.parks 'evacuation' sirens in Japan - BBC News
