N. Korea accuses Japan of 'sinister intention' over nuclear-powered submarines
North Korea on Thursday called Japan's push for nuclear-powered submarines a "stepping stone" toward nuclear weapons. An international security analyst, Pak Ju-won, made the claim in an article carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). "It is the true intention of the Japanese neo-militarist force to formalize the possession of nuclear-powered submarines and secure a stepping-stone to the…
North Korea has accused Japan of harboring sinister intentions behind its pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines, according to an article in the Korean Central News Agency. Analyst Pak Ju-won stated that Japan's neo-militarist forces aim to officially acquire nuclear-powered submarines, setting a precedent for the eventual possession of nuclear weapons.
Pak cited recent remarks by Japanese officials, who revealed the government's openness to revising its non-nuclear principles and potentially acquiring nuclear submarines. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi emphasized the need to discuss nuclear weapons and nuclear-powered submarines without restrictions. Pak argued that Japan has abandoned the concept of exclusive defense, which refers to its post-war policy of non-aggression.
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