North Korea’s Kim says ‘defeated’ Japan transforming into a ‘war state’ (opens original article in a new tab)

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticized Japan for becoming a 'war state' and emphasized accelerating defense development based on nuclear technology to address global security issues.

• North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called Japan a 'war state' for abandoning restrictions to become a military power
• Kim urged faster development of national defense capabilities based on nuclear technology
• Kim stated that maintaining North Korea's nuclear status is essential to handle global security challenges