Japan's national broadcaster accidentally sent out a false alert about a North Korean missile launch.
According to messages on NHK's website, the broadcaster issued the alert Tuesday, which warned residents to evacuate and seek shelter immediately.
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The error was reportedly corrected within minutes, and NHK apologized for the "mistake." It's unclear exactly what caused it.
NHK's false alert came just a few days after Hawaii issued one of its own. As we previously reported, officials say a Hawaii Emergency Management Agency employee accidentally pushed the wrong button.
