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North Korean leader criticizes Japan as turning into 'war state' North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Image: KCNA via REUTERS politics North Korean leader criticizes Japan as turning into 'war state' June 23 04:25 pm JST June 23 | 07:11 pm JST 35 Comments BEIJING North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized Japan as turning into a "war state" in a speech during a three-day meeting held through Monday, according to official news media. "Japan, a defeated country in Asia, has openly turned itself into a war state by taking the present disturbing circumstances as an opportunity to get rid of all shackles restricting its moves to become a military power," he said, the Korean Central News Agency reported Tuesday. "This is inviting a strong backlash and serious concern from the international community," he added in the concluding speech during a meeting of the ruling party. It is believed to be the first time that Kim has referred to "moves to become a military power" and "militarism" in criticizing Japan. During his visit to Pyongyang earlier this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed opposition to attempts to "revive militarism" at a welcome banquet hosted by Kim, with his remarks ap…

North Korean leader Kim criticises Japan as turning into 'war state ... North Korean leader Kim criticises Japan as turning into ‘war state’ Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's remarks marked the first time he referred to “moves to become a military power” and “militarism” in criticising Japan. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jun 23, 2026, 05:20 PM Updated Jun 23, 2026, 06:39 PM Set as preferred source Listen North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticised Japan as turning into a “war state” in a speech during a three-day meeting that ended on June 22 , according to official media. “Japan, a defeated country in Asia, has openly turned itself into a war state by taking the present disturbing circumstances as an opportunity to get rid of all shackles restricting its moves to become a military power,” he said, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on June 23 . “This is inviting a strong backlash and serious concern from the international community,” he added in a concluding speech during a meeting of the ruling party. It is believed to be the first time Kim has referred to “moves to become a military power” and “militarism” in c…

North Korea says Japan turning into 'war nation', slams joint war game with US North Korea denounces an ongoing US-Japan joint military drill, slamming Tokyo for using the "confusing" global situation to "justify its transformation into a war nation."

North Korean leader criticizes Japan as turning into "war state" BEIJING - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized Japan as turning into a "war state" in a speech during a three-day meeting held through Monday, according to official news media. "Japan, a defeated country in Asia, has openly turned itself into a war state by taking the present disturbing circumstances as an opportunity to get rid of all shackles restricting its moves to become a military power," he said, the Korean Central News Agency reported Tuesday. Log in or create a Free MembershipAccount or Free Membership Provides Newsletter from Editorial Team and access to archive articles from past three months. By continuing, you agree to theTerms of Use,andPrivacy Policy.

North Korea Denounces Japan's Military Advancements North Korea Denounces Japan's Military Advancements A North Korean state media commentary criticizes Japan's military expansion, highlighting plans for unmanned submarines capable of anti-ship attacks, and accuses Japan of shifting from a defensive to an aggressive military stance. The commentary follows North Korea's own naval upgrades, including the recent launch of a strategic cruise missile. Devdiscourse News Desk | A Commentary Carried By North Korean State Media Kcna On Tuesday Criticised Japans Military Expansion | Updated: 07-07-2026 09:52 IST | Created: 07-07-2026 09:52 IST SHARE North Korean state media, KCNA, issued a scathing critique of Japan on Tuesday, accusing it of forsaking its traditional defense-oriented military stance in favor of aggressive capabilities. Central to the criticism are Japan's ambitions to develop unmanned submarines for anti-ship operations, signaling a shift from hypothetical to real overseas aggression. The commentary warned that these vessels, equipped with torpedoes and naval mines, could execute pre-emptive strikes on adversarial ships, challenging the security dynamics of neighboring reg…

Kim Jong Un warns Japan turning into ‘war state’ and calls for ... North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned Japan for turning into a “war state” as he called for expanding Pyongyang’s military defences. “Japan, a defeated country in Asia, has openly turned itself into a ‘war state’ by taking the present disturbing circumstances as an opportunity to get rid of all shackles restricting it from becoming a military power,” he was quoted as saying by the news agency KCNA on Tuesday. “This is inviting a strong backlash and serious concern from the international community.” Japan has shifted away from its pacifist policy under prime minister Sanae Takaichi , whose cabinet hasalready lifted a ban on exporting lethal weapons, including fighter jets. The change in policy has also attracted condemnation from China. Foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said earlier that the global community would “resolutely resist Japan’s reckless moves toward a new type of militarism”. open image in gallery North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the second plenary meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang ( Reuters ) Tokyo, however, has defended the chang…

North Korean leader criticizes Japan as turning into 'war state' North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is pictured at the congress of the Workers' Party in Pyongyang. (Mainichi KCNA) BEIJING (Kyodo) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized Japan as turning into a "war state" in a speech during a three-day meeting held through Monday, according to official news media. "Japan, a defeated country in Asia, has openly turned itself into a war state by taking the present disturbing circumstances as an opportunity to get rid of all shackles restricting its moves to become a military power," he said, the Korean Central News Agency reported Tuesday. "This is inviting a strong backlash and serious concern from the international community," he added in the concluding speech during a meeting of the ruling party. It is believed to be the first time that Kim has referred to "moves to become a military power" and "militarism" in criticizing Japan. During his visit to Pyongyang earlier this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed opposition to attempts to "revive militarism" at a welcome banquet hosted by Kim, with his remarks apparently targeting Japan. In Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secretary Min…

North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not ... North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments KCNA accused Tokyo of abandoning its long-professed doctrine of exclusively defence-oriented policy. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jul 07, 2026, 12:31 PM Updated Jul 07, 2026, 12:56 PM Set as preferred source Listen Summarise North Korean media accuses Japan of abandoning its defence-only policy and developing offensive weapons for overseas aggression. Japan’s military expansion includes producing long-range and hypersonic missiles and acquiring foreign weapons such as US Tomahawks. North Korea is boosting its naval power, launching new destroyers and cruise missiles, with leader Kim Jong Un ordering rapid naval enhancements. AI generated SEOUL - A commentary carried by North Korean state media KCNA on July 7 criticised Japan’s military expansion, saying its overseas aggression was “not hypothetical but reality” and citing Japanese plans to develop unmanned submarines capable of anti-ship attacks. The commentary said the vessels could carry torpedoes and naval mines and…

North Korean State Media Issues Japan Warning: 'Impossible ... - Newsweek ... By Ellie Cook Senior Reporter 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. It is "absolutely impossible to sit idly by" as Japan invests in its long-range strike capabilities, North Korea's state news agency said on Sunday. Tensions on the peninsula and in the region continue to simmer as Tokyo reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, which is battling Pyongyang's fighters in Russia. North Korea's KCNA state news agency said in a commentary published on Sunday that the "regional situation has become more dangerous than ever due to the U.S.-Japan-ROK war of aggression exercises aimed at our sacred nation." The Republic of Korea, or ROK, is the official name for South Korea. Read More on World Washington, Tokyo and Seoul have carried out joint military drills in recent days. Tokyo investing in the "capability to attack enemy bases," KCNA wrote, "is another example of Japan's renewed fervor and war fever heating up to the extreme." ... Japan is a close ally of the U.S., and like South Ko…

North Korea condemns U.S.-Japan joint military drills - UPI SEOUL, June 29 (UPI) -- North Korea on Monday condemned the ongoing Resolute Dragon joint military exercise between Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marines as a rehearsal for war, directing most of its criticism at Tokyo and accusing it of using the drills to strengthen its offensive military capabilities. In an unsigned editorial, the official Korean Central News Agency described Resolute Dragon as "a war exercise that thoroughly simulates actual combat." "Through the exercise, Japan is steadily strengthening its invasion capabilities," KCNA said. "This year's exercise is likewise aimed at verifying the operational readiness of Japan's war machine and bringing forward the moment of actual combat." Resolute Dragon began June 20 at military bases and training areas across Kyushu and Japan's southwestern islands, including Okinawa, and is scheduled to conclude Tuesday. "Through this exercise, we will improve bilateral interoperability for island defense operations and further strengthen our bilateral deterrence and response capabilities," Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force said in a Facebook post . The editori…