SEOUL: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday accused Japan of “transformation into a war state” as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific. Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status — increasing military spending, ramping up defense pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands. Tokyo’s defense minister said Tuesday the military needs to be boosted with a “sense of urgency and crisis,” as a new government assessment warned of growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea.
North Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan rearmament
Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status
Japan has hosted US military bases ever since its surrender in World War II
August 05, 2026 02:49
SEOUL: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday accused Japan of “transformation into a war state” as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific.
Pyongyang's "leadership will set up additional military options which are obviously due to Japan's transformation", says the…
North Korea warned Wednesday it will consider "additional military options" in response to what it called Japan's ambitions to…
North Korea warned Wednesday it will consider "additional military options" in response to what it called Japan's ambitions to…
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister denounced Tokyo’s military expansion, saying ‘we should make it regret’.
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.
North Korea warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament
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