On Sunday, December 21, 2025, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (the DPRK) urged the world to prevent Japan's move toward nuclear weapons. The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) released a statement criticizing Japan's policy shifts and labeling the effort a red line for a war criminal state.
The statement highlighted recent changes in Japan's security stance, including:
- Easing arms export restrictions
- Strengthening preemptive-attack capabilities
- Reexamining the Three Non-Nuclear Principles
Japan's ambition for nuclear armament is clear, and it represents an open challenge to Japan's Constitution and international law, the KCNA statement said. According to the DPRK, such a move shows Japan's aggressive nature and risks dragging the region into a dangerous arms race.
The history of Japan's past aggression, the statement warned, proves that a nuclear-armed Japan could bring horrible suffering to Asian countries and threaten humanity with disaster. The DPRK called on peace-loving people everywhere to stand firm and check these military ambitions 🌏✊.
As tensions rise, this latest warning from the DPRK adds fuel to ongoing debates about regional security. With 2026 around the corner, all eyes will be on how governments and international bodies respond to these bold claims.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
