North Korea Promises Firm Response to Japan
North Korea condemned Japan's plan to raise its defense budget to a record level, considering it a reflection of an intention to strengthen preparations for an aggressive war. It pledged to respond in a comprehensive, strong, and unified manner. The plan includes allocating about $60 billion (9.8 trillion yen) for the upcoming fiscal year, with expectations that the amount will approach 10 trillion yen by the end of the year. Pyongyang views Japan's increased military spending as an escalation that threatens regional stability. It accuses Japan of moving toward an arms race aimed at military aggression and criticizes the enhancement of Japan's missile capabilities, especially following the acquisition of U.S. Tomahawk missiles. Additionally, North Korea criticizes Japan's financial situation, noting that the national debt rose to 134.3 trillion yen by the end of last year, considering the push for increased military expenditure as an aggressive intent that does not serve the building of a peaceful state. These statements come amid rising tensions between the two countries, as Japan seeks to strengthen its defensive capabilities to counter regional challenges posed by North Korea and China, while Pyongyang believes that Japan’s military expansion increases the risk of escalation in the region.
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