North Korea’s unveiling of a new submarine has sparked concerns in Japan, with the country emphasizing the seriousness and immediacy of North Korea’s military tendencies. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to highlight this threat at the upcoming G20 Summit, aiming to justify the need for bolstering defense capabilities.
Japanese officials have been closely monitoring the situation, gathering and analyzing information about North Korea’s self-proclaimed “new tactical nuclear attack submarine.” This development is seen as an attempt by North Korea to enhance surprise attacks and avoid detection, utilizing various platforms for launching ballistic missiles.
While Japan refrained from explicitly mentioning submarines, it repeatedly underscored their impact on national security. Defense Minister Hirokazu Matsuno acknowledged the escalated military activities of North Korea as a grave and urgent threat to Japan’s security.
Prime Minister Kishida, who will participate in the G20 summit, is expected to draw attention to North Korea’s diversified and advanced nuclear and missile threat methods. The summit will also provide an opportunity to discuss measures to prevent Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Despite recent indications of increased military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, there is a possibility that calls for restraint will be voiced during the summit. In the backdrop of disagreements over the discharge of contaminated water, both Japan and China have refrained from criticism during the ASEAN Summit, potentially leaving room for dialogue.
Given this context, Prime Minister Kishida may seek China’s cooperation in addressing the North Korean nuclear issue. Japan has been vocal about the need to fortify its defense capabilities domestically and internationally. Analysts believe that the unveiling of North Korea’s new submarine could further amplify these calls in Japan.
Considering the significance of this development, Japan’s concerns about national security and regional stability are expected to be prominently discussed at the G20 Summit. As tensions continue to escalate, the international community seeks effective strategies to address the North Korean threat.
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Regarding North Korea unveiling a new submarine, Japan emphasized that North Korea’s military tendencies are a more serious and imminent threat.
In this regard, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to highlight the threat posed by North Korea at the G20 Summit and build a justification for strengthening defense capabilities.
Reporter Kim Se-ho reports from Tokyo.
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When North Korea unveiled its self-proclaimed “new tactical nuclear attack submarine,” Japan said it was gathering and analyzing information with great interest at the government level.
In particular, it is seen as part of an effort to avoid advance detection and strengthen surprise attacks by using various platforms for launching ballistic missiles.
While avoiding specific mention of submarines, Japan repeatedly emphasized that they were a threat to its national security.
[마쓰노 히로카즈 / 일본 관방장관 : 북한의 군사동향은 일본의 안전 보장에 있어서 종전보다 한층 더 중대하고 절박한 위협이라고 인식하고 있습니다.]
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who will attend the G20 summit, is expected to draw attention to the diversification and development of North Korea’s nuclear and missile threat methods.
Also, at the G20 summit, discussions on preventing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are expected to take place.
Despite recent signs of accelerating military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, there is a possibility that voices of restraint will be raised.
Although there is conflict over the discharge of contaminated water, both sides refrain from criticism during the ASEAN Summit, leaving some room for dialogue with China.
[기시다 후미오 / 일본 총리 : 일본의 입장을 (중국에) 전한 것과 관련해 상세한 것은 조금 전 말씀 드린 대로입니다. 여기에 대한 중국의 반응을 말씀드리는 것은 삼가겠습니다.]
For this reason, it seems that Prime Minister Kishida may ask China to cooperate in responding to the North Korean nuclear issue.
Japan is vocal about the need to strengthen its defense capability at home and abroad.
Analysts say the unveiling of North Korea’s new submarine could lead to further strengthening of these Japanese voices.
This is YTN Seho Kim from Tokyo.
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