North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says



News North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says New defense white paper reiterates need for ‘counterstrike’ capabilities in case DPRK carries out nuclear attacks Kosuke Takahashi July 28, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean ballistic missile that overflew Japan on Oct. 4, 2022 \| Image: KCNA North Korea poses a more severe threat to Japan than ever before, Tokyo’s new defense white paper states, necessitating “counterstrike capabilities” in case the DPRK carries out ballistic missile attacks. The Japanese defense ministry published the assessment Friday in its annual “Defense of Japan,” a lodestar document meant to guide national security policies. North Korea poses a more severe threat to Japan than ever before, Tokyo’s new defense white paper states, necessitating “counterstrike capabilities” in case the DPRK carries out ballistic missile attacks. The Japanese defense ministry published the assessment Friday in its annual “Defense of Japan,” a lodestar document meant to guide national security policies. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says

New defense white paper reiterates need for ‘counterstrike’ capabilities in case DPRK carries out nuclear attacks

Kosuke Takahashi July 28, 2023

North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says

A North Korean ballistic missile that overflew Japan on Oct. 4, 2022 | Image: KCNA

North Korea poses a more severe threat to Japan than ever before, Tokyo’s new defense white paper states, necessitating “counterstrike capabilities” in case the DPRK carries out ballistic missile attacks.

The Japanese defense ministry published the assessment Friday in its annual “Defense of Japan,” a lodestar document meant to guide national security policies.

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