Japan has initiated a review of additional sanctions against North Korea and Russia in response to the growing military cooperation between the two nations. NHK reported on Tuesday that the Japanese government is exploring expanded asset freezes targeting both nations.

The Japanese government is considering the possibility of tightening sanctions against Russia and North Korea due to the strengthening of military cooperation between these two countries. Among the reasons is the involvement of North Korean soldiers in the war against Ukraine on Moscow's side,

North Korea officially ratified a major defense pact with Russia that mandates mutual military assistance in the event of an attack. North Korean troops have already been deployed to Ukraine and the defense agreement raises alarm bells that their involvement will deepen,