Pyongyang’s Messaging on Japan’s PM Takaichi: From Early Hostility to Post-Landslide Restraint
The source indicates North Korean state media initially portrayed Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi as a right-leaning figure closely associated with Japan’s military buildup and constitutional debates. After the LDP’s February 2026 landslide, Rodong Sinmun reportedly reduced leader-specific criticism while continuing broader attacks on Japan’s defense trajectory.