N. Korea, China adopt same term criticizing Japan's "neo-militarism"

BEIJING - North Korea and China began criticizing Japan in January using the same term, accusing the country of pursuing "neo-militarism," according to their media reports, as Beijing seeks to gain international support for its stance toward Tokyo amid a diplomatic row.

On Jan. 11, the Rodong Sinmun, the official mouthpiece of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, referred to "neo-militarism" in Japan in its commentary to rap Tokyo's plan to revise its three security documents including the national security strategy later this year.