North Korea vows to teach ‘war criminal state’ Japan lesson over missile test
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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North Korea has escalated its rhetoric against Japan, with Kim Jong-un's sister publicly condemning Tokyo's military modernization efforts. The statement reflects growing tensions in East Asia as Japan strengthens its defense capabilities. Pyongyang characterizes Japan as a 'war criminal state' and threatens consequences for what it perceives as aggressive military expansion. This latest denunciation underscores the deteriorating diplomatic relations and increased regional instability amid ongoing geopolitical disputes.
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