Japan Gets Tough with North Korea

Description: to a joint statement issued by the six nations involved in North Korean nuclear talks. It poses a serious challenge to the international framework towards nuclear non-proliferation." In April, Japan extended economic sanctions on the North by a year, including a ban on imports. The move came after the reclusive state fired what was widely seen as a long-range missile despite claims by Pyongyang that is was only a satellite launch. [Takeo Kawamura, Chief Cabinet Secretary]: "North ...