Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in a commentary terms this a revelation of the Japanese reactionaries' criminal scenario to realize their overseas aggression by zealously pursuing the U.S. strategy to dominate the world.

It goes on:

The Japanese reactionaries are working hard to join in a war of aggression to dominate the world by throwing away the label of a war criminal state under the zealous patronage of the U.S.

The DPRK is the primary target of their aggression. Japan is seeking to invade Korea as it did in the last century and advance into the continent with it as a springboard.

But, this is no more than a daydream. The DPRK has a strong military muscle capable of beating back any aggression by a single strike.

There's no problem for our revolutionary armed forces to strike Japan as they keep even the U.S. mainland within their sight.

If a war breaks out on the Korean peninsula, not only those who do harm to us but those who back the aggressors will not be able to go scot-free.

The Japanese authorities would be well advised to ponder over the ensuing consequences and behave with discretion.