Published on
05/08/2026 - 11:47 GMT+2
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused Japan of a "transformation into a war state" on Wednesday 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 defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.
In a statement carried by North Korean state media, Kim Yo Jong said Pyongyang's "leadership will set up additional military options which are obviously due to Japan's transformation."
