North Korea Condemns Japan's Record Defense Budget

North Korea has strongly denounced Japan's recently approved record defense budget, labeling it as preparation for war and warning of potential regional turmoil and an arms race. Pyongyang views the significant increase in military spending as a grave security concern.

22 Aug, 00:57 — 22 Aug, 19:30

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This story highlights escalating tensions in East Asia, with North Korea perceiving Japan's increased military spending as a direct threat. Japan's defense budget increase is part of a broader regional trend of military buildup, driven by concerns over China and North Korea.

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North Korea condemned Japan's plan for a record-high defense budget for the next year
North Korea described Japan's defense budget as preparation for a 'war of aggression'
North Korea threatened to 'counterattack thoroughly'

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North Korea views Japan's defense budget as a move to prepare for a 'war of aggression'

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North Korea threatened to 'counterattack thoroughly'

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual4d ago

N. Korea denounces Japan's record defense budget as 'war preparation'

North Korea on Saturday condemned Japan's plan to set a record-high defense budget for next year, calling it a move to prepare for a "war of aggression" and threatening to "counterattack thoroughly" with united strength. The condemnation came as Japan's defense ministry on Wednesday set its budget request for the next fiscal year at a record 8.9 trillion yen ($60 billion), with the final budget to rise to around 10 trillion yen when finalized at the end of the year, according to foreign media re

By The Korea Herald

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual4d ago

N. Korea denounces Japan's record defense budget as 'war preparation'

SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Saturday condemned Japan's plan to set...

By Oh Seok-min

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