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North Korea Denounces Japan's Diplomatic Stance on Nuclear Threats

4/15/2026

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North Korea condemned Japan's 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook as a grave provocation for labeling North Korea a nuclear threat.
A North Korea foreign ministry official said Japan's call to dismantle North Korea's nuclear program infringes sovereignty and described Japan's stance as outdated.
North Korea said its nuclear capabilities are for self-defense and criticized Japan's ambitions for nuclear weapons and U.S. missile cooperation.
Statement follows North Korea's missile tests, including cluster bombs.

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North Korea condemned Japan's 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook as a grave provocation for labeling North Korea a nuclear threat.
A North Korea foreign ministry official said Japan's call to dismantle North Korea's nuclear program infringes sovereignty and described Japan's stance as outdated.
North Korea said its nuclear capabilities are for self-defense and criticized Japan's ambitions for nuclear weapons and U.S. missile cooperation.
Statement follows North Korea's missile tests, including cluster bombs.