N. Korea Denounces Japan's Record Defense Budget as 'War Preparation'

North Korea warns Japan’s record defense budget will worsen regional security

Pyongyang accuses Tokyo of expanding offensive capabilities under banner of defense

North Korea Says Record-High Japan Defense Budget Would Risk ‘Turmoil’

North Korea slammed Japan's reported plans to increase its defense budget, accusing Tokyo on Saturday of preparing for a "war of aggression" as its US ally pursues talks with Pyongyang. Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist stance, increasing military spending, ramping up defense pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.

North Korea says record-high Japan defense budget would risk 'turmoil'

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 aggres...