North Korea’s KCNA Urges Restraint, Says Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions Must Be Curbed

North Korea Warns Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions Must Be “Thoroughly Curbed”

North Korea’s state media KCNA on Sunday said Japan’s pursuit of nuclear weapons should be “thoroughly curbed.” The report cited a North Korean foreign-policy official, who highlighted Japan’s growing intent to reconsider its long-standing three non-nuclear principles.

KCNA linked Japan’s recent statements to the US approval for South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine, suggesting Tokyo’s ambitions gained momentum following Washington’s decision.

In October, US President Donald Trump had authorized South Korea’s nuclear submarine program during a summit with President Lee Jae Myung, marking a key step in regional security developments.