The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says that a summit between her brother and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won’t happen if Japan sticks to “its anachronistic” approach.

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong stated that a summit with Japan will not occur unless Japan changes its perceived outdated practices, following Takaichi's expressed desire to meet Kim Jong Un.

According to South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the missiles were launched simultaneously at around 1:20 PM local time from the Sunan area near Pyongyang. Officials said the scale of the launch involving around 10 missiles marks one of the most significant missile demonstrations by leader Kim Jong Un this year.

Japan issues emergency alert after North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile; PM Takaichi activates crisis response team

North Korea recently test fired an estimated 10 ballistic missiles from its upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system, taking aim at an island target in the Sea of Japan in what was the country’s third ballistic missile launch since the start of 2026.

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong stated that a summit with Japan's Prime Minister will not occur unless Japan alters its approach, emphasizing the need for change in diplomatic relations.

The move came as South Korea and the United States have been conducting an annual joint military exercise, News.Az reports, citing Kyodo. The

Kim Yo Jong, powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, declared Japan's stance as 'anachronistic,' opposing a summit between Kim and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Kim's comments highlight North Korea's conditions for talks,

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s office has asked authorities to ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels and other military assets. It has also called for deploying all measures for precaution, includin

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