North Korea "imminent threat" to security - Japan defense paper



News North Korea “imminent threat” to security – Japan defense paper Japan cites DPRK missile and WMD programme, contributing to "increasingly severe" security situation Hamish Macdonald \| Kosuke Takahashi August 5, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV Japan concluded that North Korea is contributing to an “increasingly severe” security situation in Northeast Asia, an annual White Paper released on Tuesday said. The report, which is published every summer by the Japanese Defense Ministry, said North Korea's improving missile capabilities formed part of the increased threat towards Japan. Japan concluded that North Korea is contributing to an “increasingly severe” security situation in Northeast Asia, an annual White Paper released on Tuesday said. The report, which is published every summer by the Japanese Defense Ministry, said North Korea's improving missile capabilities formed part of the increased threat towards Japan. Become a member for less than $5.75 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 Korea “imminent threat” to security – Japan defense paper

Japan cites DPRK missile and WMD programme, contributing to "increasingly severe" security situation

Hamish Macdonald | Kosuke Takahashi August 5, 2014

North Korea “imminent threat” to security – Japan defense paper

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Japan concluded that North Korea is contributing to an “increasingly severe” security situation in Northeast Asia, an annual White Paper released on Tuesday said.

The report, which is published every summer by the Japanese Defense Ministry, said North Korea's improving missile capabilities formed part of the increased threat towards Japan.

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