His allegation, Rodong Sinmun on Wednesday in a bylined commentary says, is aimed to justify an active hand Japan has given to the establishment of the U.S.-led missile defence system.

Given that the Japanese reactionaries are massively producing and deploying modern missiles, their act of finding fault with the DPRK's satellite launch for peaceful purposes is just a gimmick aimed at covering up their criminal and aggressive true colors, the commentary says, adding:

The Japanese politicians' deliberate criticism is sheer sophism of those steeped in bitter hostility toward the DPRK.

The Japanese reactionaries buoyed by the militaristic zeal had better hold their tongues.

Their persistent outcries will only disclose the nature of provokers threatening peace and stability in Northeast Asia.