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strikeAug 5, 2026

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state'

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The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused Japan of a "transformation into a war state" on Wednesday as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific.

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    The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused Japan of a "transformation into a war state" on Wednesday as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific. Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spen…

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