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North Korea escalates anti-Japan rhetoric amid growing Russia ties

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North Korea has intensified its verbal attacks against Japan, issuing numerous denunciations through state media and accusing Tokyo of preparing for aggression. Analysts suggest these heightened criticisms stem from North Korea's growing confidence due to deepening ties with Russia and a strategic aim to portray Asian geopolitics as a bloc-versus-bloc conflict, reminiscent of the Cold War era. This escalation coincides with increasing regional tensions, including North Korea's strengthening relationship with Russia and China's friction with Japan, prompting Japan to bolster its defense capabilities. AI

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North Korea escalates anti-Japan rhetoric amid growing Russia ties

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    North Korea sharpens anti-Japan rhetoric as Russia ties grow

    North Korea has stepped up its verbal attacks on Japan, issuing more than a dozen denunciations through state media since early July and hardening its rhetoric in recent days by accusing Tokyo of whipping up a “neo-militarist frenzy” and preparing for a “war of aggression”. Analy…

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