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North Korea to unveil next-stage nuclear plans at party congress
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will unveil plans to bolster the country's nuclear forces at an upcoming ruling party congress, state media reported on Wednesday. The announcement follows a missile test on Tuesday that Kim described as bringing 'excruciating mental agony' to enemies. The Workers' Party congress, the first in five years, is expected in the coming weeks.
A Japanese destroyer has acquired the ability to launch U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, the commander of the Maritime Self-Defense Force's fleet escort unit said. The Aegis-equipped Chokai completed refitting at a U.S. naval base in San Diego, California. It marks a milestone in Tokyo's efforts to bolster counterstrike capabilities amid regional threats.
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Building on initial reports of interest, Japan will notify the US next week of its intent to join the 'Golden Dome' missile defense project, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said ahead of her March 19 summit with President Trump. Officials anticipate US requests for Japanese missile production to replenish stocks amid Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.
La Corée du Nord a annoncé mercredi avoir testé des missiles de croisière stratégiques mer-surface en mer de Chine méridionale la veille, une provocation programmée juste avant la visite du président américain Donald Trump en Corée du Sud pour le sommet de la Coopération économique pour l'Asie-Pacifique (APEC). Trump a exprimé son désir de rencontrer le leader nord-coréen Kim Jong-un lors de son voyage les 29 et 30 octobre, mais le silence de la Corée du Nord a alimenté les spéculations selon lesquelles une telle rencontre est improbable.