EXPLAINER: Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?

North Korea has stepped up a campaign of rhetoric against Japan's military buildup and its security ties with the United States and South Korea, saying they threaten regional stability.The criticism in more than a dozen state media attacks since early July has coincided with an unusual silence over the North's own missile launches, raising questions about Pyongyang's broader strategic messaging.WHY IS NORTH KOREA TALKING MORE ABOUT JAPAN?North Korean statements have targeted Japan's acquisition of counter-strike capabilities, testing of a U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missile, rising defence s…READ FULL ARTICLE