North Korean officials criticize Japan and denounce US‑Japan drill
North Korean officials said Japan has become a war nation or war state, and North Korea denounced an ongoing US‑Japan joint military drill.
North Korean officials criticized Japan for turning into a war nation or war state, according to multiple news outlets.
North Korea also denounced an ongoing US‑Japan joint military drill, Press TV reported.
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