Japan's Record-High Defense Budget Sparks North Korean Fury

North Korea has criticized Japan's plans to increase its defense budget, calling it a 'dangerous expansion of the war budget' that will bring 'turmoil to the region and the world'.

The Japanese government is seeking a record-high budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a sum of 8.9 trillion yen ($56 billion), according to reports from broadcaster NHK and other media outlets.

This move is seen as a significant increase in military spending, and North Korea has accused Japan of preparing for a 'war of aggression'.