# North Korea to take further measures regarding Japan — official

https://mins.news/en/item/13804

- TASS, 2026-08-05 07:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169133

> Kim Yo Jong accused Tokyo of accelerating Japan’s transformation into what she called “a military state.” She cited the recent test launch of a Tomahawk cruise missile from a Japanese destroyer. She also pointed to Japan’s joint drills with the United States, the deployment of long-range weapons and the development of offensive weapons. North Korea will take further measures regarding Japan, the official said.

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