PYONGYANG, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday condemned Japan's consideration of an "exception" allowing the introduction of nuclear weapons in emergencies in its security documents to be revised this year, calling it a prelude to the realization of Japan's nuclear ambition.
A commentary published by the Korean Central News Agency said Japan's "dangerous neo-militarist moves" aimed at disrupting the postwar international order and changing the regional balance of power were "running toward the realization of its nuclear ambition."
The official news agency described the move as a dangerous scheme to turn Japan into a military giant "with the help of U.S. nukes" and "lay a springboard for its own possession" of nuclear weapons.
The commentary said criticism of the current Japanese government's neo-militarist moves was growing at home, while regional and international communities were also "strongly denouncing and opposing" its attempts to revise its nuclear policy.
It described the proposal as "nothing but a cunning trick" to conceal Japan's intentions, quell criticism at home and abroad, and gradually dismantle the restrictions under the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles." ■