"The Armed Forces and military leadership of North Korea will…
"The Armed Forces and military leadership of North Korea will develop additional military options in connection with the transformation of Japan," she noted.
Consensus
- North Korea is considering additional military measures in response to changes in Japan's security policy.
- The statement was made by Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea's leader and a senior official in the Workers' Party of Korea.
- Japan conducted a test launch of Tomahawk cruise missiles in the Pacific Ocean.
- Japan participated in joint military exercises with the United States in May near the Philippine island of Luzon.
- The statement was disseminated by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
- North Korea views Japan's military development as a threat to its security.
Points of divergence
- Kim Yo Jong accused Japan of accelerating its transformation into a 'military state' and emphasized that Pyongyang will not remain a passive observer. — vesti
- Kim Yo Jong stated that North Korea will not allow Japan's military evolution and accused the U.S. of threatening Russia's strategic space and undermining security in the Asia-Pacific region through allies like Japan and South Korea. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- North Korea intends to take additional military measures against Japan — Вести
- Kim Jong Un's sister says militarization of Japan is unacceptable — Интерфакс
- Japan considers North Korea a serious security threat — Интерфакс
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