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North Korea threatens Japan with military action over defense build-up

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North Korea has issued a strong warning to Japan, accusing Tokyo of military expansion and calling it a "war criminal state." Kim Yo-jong, sister of leader Kim Jong-un, stated that North Korea will not be a passive observer and will take "additional military options" in response to Japan's growing defense capabilities. This statement comes as Japan increases its military strength and engages in US-led exercises, which North Korea views as a threat to global peace and security. AI

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North Korea threatens Japan with military action over defense build-up

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    North Korea vows to teach ‘war criminal state’ Japan lesson over missile test

    North Korea said it will pursue unspecified “additional military options” in response to Japan’s expanding defence capabilities, accusing Tokyo of reviving the ambitions of a “war criminal state”. Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said that Pyongyang wou…

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