Meanwhile, the Japan Defense Ministry declared the Japan-U.S. joint military manoeuvres from May 9 to 24.

Rodong Sinmun Tuesday says in a commentary this is the provocative reckless moves of militarist maniacs to realize their wild ambition for reinvasion of Korea by relying on the big powers including the U.S.

The commentary goes on:

The atmosphere of reconciliation and detente is prevailing in the Korean peninsula as a result of the pro-active and positive measures and efforts of the peace-loving DPRK. The international community, hailing and supporting the hard-won favorable climate on the Korean peninsula which was the biggest hotbed in the world, hopes that it will lead to durable peace.

Going against the trend of the times, the U.S. and its vassal forces are getting more frantic in building up sanctions and pressure against the DPRK.

Abe's group is joining in the U.S. sanctions and pressure against the DPRK. This is the act of pouring cold water on detente on the Korean peninsula.

It is the inveterate bad habit of Japan to fish in troubled waters by stoking tensions on the Korean peninsula.

The commentary warns that there will be nothing favorable for Japan if it persists in militarism, unaware of its plight.