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North Korea Slams Japan's Nuclear Plans Amid U.S. Approval

12/21/2025

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North Korea condemned Japan's nuclear ambitions, via state media KCNA, urging they be thoroughly curbed.
The KCNA commentary noted Japan may reconsider its three non-nuclear principles, a shift linked to U.S. approval for South Korea to develop a nuclear submarine.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the approval during an October summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

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North Korea condemned Japan's nuclear ambitions, via state media KCNA, urging they be thoroughly curbed.
The KCNA commentary noted Japan may reconsider its three non-nuclear principles, a shift linked to U.S. approval for South Korea to develop a nuclear submarine.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the approval during an October summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.