North Korea Criticizes Japan's NATO Mission as Heightening Military Tensions
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Synopsis
North Korea has condemned Japan for its new diplomatic mission to NATO, claiming it exacerbates military tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. This criticism follows Japan's efforts to enhance cooperation with NATO amidst a deteriorating security environment due to US military influence.
Key Takeaways
- North Korea criticizes Japan's NATO mission.
- Claims Japan escalates regional military tensions.
- Japan's actions align with US military strategies.
- North Korea labels Japan a war criminal state.
- Growing Japan-NATO ties threaten global peace.
Seoul, Jan 20 (NationPress) On Monday, North Korea vehemently criticized Japan for its recent establishment of a diplomatic mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), claiming that it poses a serious risk of heightening military tensions in the area.
The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published this condemnation in an article penned by an international security expert, following Japan's official launch of its independent mission to NATO last week aimed at enhancing collaboration.
According to the KCNA, Japan's initiation of its independent mission coincides with a deteriorating security atmosphere in the Asia-Pacific region, exacerbated by the US's provocative military dominance. They labeled this action as a perilous move that introduces further instability to the regional dynamics.
The KCNA charged Japan with significantly escalating military tensions by intensifying its military cooperation with NATO, aligning with the US's strategy to expand NATO's influence into the Asia-Pacific region.
Japan was also labeled as a war criminal state and an anti-peace force, accused of jeopardizing not just the Asia-Pacific region, but the entire world due to its integration into aggressive military alliances, undisguised arms accumulation, and continuous military exercises.
The growing ties between Japan and NATO represent a substantial threat to global peace and security, as reported by Yonhap news agency citing KCNA.
In light of Russia's conflict with Ukraine and its increasingly close relations with North Korea, NATO has reinforced its partnerships with Japan, South Korea, and other nations in the Indo-Pacific region. North Korea has consistently responded with sharp rebukes to such developments.
