00:00North Korea claims Japan is transforming into a war state as Tokyo continues to expand its
00:07military posture in the Pacific. Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un,
00:12vows to develop additional military options in response.
00:18Kim accused Japan of seeking the capability to launch preemptive strikes, saying it was a grave
00:24threat. She cited Tokyo's recent test firing of Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles
00:29as well as its participation in U.S.-led drills in the Philippines in May,
00:34as evidence of Washington's support for Tokyo's military build-up.
00:37Japan has gradually moved away from its post-World War II pacifist security posture.
00:43It has increased military spending, ramped up defense packs and deployed missile launches to
00:48its outer islands. On Tuesday, Japan's defense minister said the military needs to be urgently
00:54boosted, following a government assessment that warned of growing threats from China,
00:58Russia and North Korea.
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