Japanese Defence Minister Onodera was on the wires earlier today, via Reuters, noting Japan is considering plans to bolster defense against North Korean missile aggression.
Key Points:
US-South Korea military exercises, US presence in South Korea are vital for security in East Asia.
There will be no change to US-Japan joint military exercises.
No change in the stance of keeping the pressure on North Korea.
Japan will continue with plans to bolster ballistic missile defenses.