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Kim Jong-un declares Japan a 'war state', vows to boost North Korea's defense

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has declared that Japan is transforming into a "war state" and that Pyongyang will bolster its defense capabilities. During a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kim emphasized the need for a rapid build-up of national defense, aiming to surpass global standards with nuclear technology as a foundation. He asserted that maintaining North Korea's status as a nuclear state is crucial for navigating the complex global security landscape. AI

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Kim Jong-un declares Japan a 'war state', vows to boost North Korea's defense

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo,Reuters ·

    North Korea’s Kim says ‘defeated’ Japan transforming into a ‘war state’

    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticised Japan as turning into a “war state”, in a speech during a three-day meeting held through Monday, official news media said on Tuesday. “Japan, a defeated country in Asia, has openly turned itself into a war state by taking the present dis…