North Korea warns Japan against Kyushu missile deployment

North Korea has issued a warning to Japan about its plans to deploy long-range missiles in the Kyushu region. A state media report from KCNA highlighted that this move would increase tensions in Northeast Asia. According to Japan's Kyodo News, Tokyo is considering these missile deployments to improve its counterstrike capabilities in case of an emergency. North Korea criticized Japan for reinforcing its military ties with the United States and cooperating with NATO forces. The report included comments from a North Korean official, who accused Japan of repeat aggression. The official claimed that military actions targeting North Korea would be perceived as threats and addressed accordingly. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had previously expressed concerns over trilateral military cooperation involving the U.S., Japan, and South Korea. He noted that such alliances have raised regional tensions and stated that North Korea would develop its nuclear capabilities as a countermeasure.