In Tokyo, an increasing gap between words and action on North Korea



Analysis In Tokyo, an increasing gap between words and action on North Korea The Japanese government's position on the threat posed by the DPRK is increasingly contradictory Kosuke Takahashi August 31, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kremlin.ru In its Defense of Japan 2018 White Paper, released on August 28, Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) highlighted an “unprecedentedly serious and imminent threat to Japan’s security.” It struck a harsher tone than last year’s paper, which only spoke of “a new level of threat." In its Defense of Japan 2018 White Paper, released on August 28, Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) highlighted an “unprecedentedly serious and imminent threat to Japan’s security.” It struck a harsher tone than last year’s paper, which only spoke of “a new level of threat." 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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In Tokyo, an increasing gap between words and action on North Korea

The Japanese government's position on the threat posed by the DPRK is increasingly contradictory

Kosuke Takahashi August 31, 2018

In Tokyo, an increasing gap between words and action on North Korea

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In its Defense of Japan 2018 White Paper, released on August 28, Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) highlighted an “unprecedentedly serious and imminent threat to Japan’s security.”

It struck a harsher tone than last year’s paper, which only spoke of “a new level of threat."

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