NHK, FEBRUARY 27, 2018— Japan’s top government spokesperson has given a guarded response to North Korea’s show of willingness to talk to the United States.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters on Tuesday that the North continues to steadily proceed with its nuclear and missile development. He said others should not be swayed by Pyongyang’s charm offensive.
Suga said Japan will continue to closely cooperate with the US, South Korea and other relevant countries. He said it will gather and analyze intelligence, and ensure monitoring and surveillance to protect people’s safety.
