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Japan defense min: Cannot deny chance of more provocation from North Korea

Japan defense min: Cannot deny chance of more provocation from North Korea

By REUTERS

Japan's Defense Minister Tomomi Inada speaks during a news conference after National Security Council (NSC) meeting with prime minister Shinzo Abe and other ministers on a suspected nuclear test by North Korea, at Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, on September 9, 2016. Photo: Reuters

Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada said on Friday the possibility of further provocative action from North Korea could not be denied. She made the remark in a news conference amid such speculation as North Korea marks the anniversary of the founding of its Workers' Party on October 10.