N Korea at crossroads

Japan's shift in defense posture riles North Korea

Pyongyang could retaliate with artillery, or shoot missiles into country's EEZ

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North Korea has warned of harsh consequences after Japan announced plans to beef up its defense policy. (Source photos by KCNA/Retuers)

GABRIELA BERNAL, Contributing writer

December 22, 2022 15:46 JST

SEOUL -- North Korea this week slammed Japan's plans to beef up its defense policy as "blackhearted" and an "arms buildup for reinvasion."

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