In a statement from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea’s foreign ministry, Pyongyang raised the alarm 🚨 over Japan’s latest security moves, warning they could signal a bid for nuclear weapons — a red line that, if crossed, might rock peace across Asia.
The Korean Central News Agency reports Japan is tweaking key policies:
- Boosting its pre-emptive strike tools 🔧
- Easing arms export rules 📦
- Re-examining the Three Non-Nuclear Principles (no production, ownership, or import of nuclear warheads) 📜
According to the DPRK, these aren’t just policy adjustments but proof of a long-held dream for nukes, clashing with Japan’s post-WWII constitution and international norms. They argue that nuclear-armed Japan would threaten countries from the Bay of Bengal to the Mekong Delta — and beyond.
“Asia would suffer horribly,” the statement reads, urging peace advocates to stand up against any new arms race 🌏🛑. For millennials and Gen Z in South and Southeast Asia, this is a real-time reminder that regional stability rests on policy shifts in capitals like Tokyo and Pyongyang.
Stay tuned to updates, join discussions, and let’s work towards a safer, nuclear-free Asia. ✌️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
