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Japan and North Korea are linked through regional security dynamics, as Japan participates in joint naval and missile defense drills with the U.S. and South Korea specifically to counter threats posed by North Korea [1], [2]. Furthermore, the strengthening of North Korea's international alliances is cited as a factor driving the U.S. to deepen its strategic partnership with Japan to maintain stability in East Asia [3].

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The International Implications of the Russo-Ukrainian War link.springer.com Springer 2 facts

accountSouth Korea, Japan, and the United States held naval drills in April 2024 in response to threats from North Korea.

accountThe United States, Japan, and South Korea conducted missile defense exercises in April 2023 to deter threats from North Korea.

China-U.S. Relations in 2024 chinausfocus.com China-US Focus 1 fact

claimPresident Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to North Korea and strengthened Russia-North Korea relations provide the United States with justification to pursue enhanced relations with Japan and South Korea, which threatens to disrupt the geopolitical situation in East Asia.