Abe vows defense boost, calls N. Korea missiles "serious threat"

Abe vows defense boost, calls N. Korea missiles "serious threat"

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka, southwest of Tokyo, on March 19, 2017. Abe reiterated his intention to strengthen Japan's defense capabilities, citing the "severe" security environment surrounding Japan, including North Korea's recent test-firing of missiles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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