Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan

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Kim Yo Jong warned that North Korea has new military options in response to Japan’s strike capabilities.

WHO: Kim Yo Jong

WHAT: Warned of new military options over Japan’s strike capabilities and criticized Japan’s shift toward pre-emptive and overseas operations.

WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM ET

WHERE: Japan

WHY: She was reacting to Japan moving beyond a defensive posture and turning its armed forces into a force capable of pre-emptive attacks and overseas military operations.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Kim Yo Jong warns Japan over expanding military capabilities · Aug 5, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test · Aug 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM ET
Kim Yo Jong criticises Japan’s Tomahawk missile test · Aug 4, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET

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