On the 19th, an incident occurred in which a male member of a Japanese right-wing group threw an axe at the main entrance of the Chosen Soren (General Association of Korean Residents in Japan) headquarters in Tokyo. Japanese media reported that the incident took place around 12:30 PM, and the individual was apprehended by the police tactical unit that was present nearby. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident, although the man was arrested for violations of laws surrounding the possession of firearms and blades.

The man, identified as a resident of Tokyo, is believed to have acted in response to recent tensions caused by North Korea's missile tests, during which over ten ballistic missiles were launched in the direction of Japan on the 14th. It appears that the act of throwing the axe served as an intimidation tactic towards the Chosen Soren, which is known to have ties with North Korea. Reports indicate that the man has previously participated in activities protesting North Korea's missile launches, reflecting a continued pattern of aggression from right-wing factions in Japan against pro-North Korean organizations.

This incident is part of a troubling trend where Japanese right-wing groups resort to violent actions against the Chosen Soren and other ethnic Korean organizations in Japan. Past incidents include a 2018 attack where members fired a gun at the Chosen Soren headquarters and an attack in March of the previous year where a vehicle was driven into the building of the Korean Residents Union in Ishikawa. While these incidents have not resulted in casualties, they represent escalating tensions and violence against Korean communities in Japan, especially in the context of rising geopolitical tensions in the region.