PYONGYANG, October 15. /TASS/. The US is abetting Japan’s drive toward nuclear armament by supporting Tokyo’s intention to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, international security analyst Pak Ju Won wrote in an article for the Korean Central News Agency.

"What should not be overlooked is that the US, which is shifting the security burden onto its allies as much as possible to maintain its hegemony that is getting more and more vulnerable, has given the green light to Japan's possession of nuclear-powered submarines," the article noted.

According to the expert, the ultimate goal of the supporters of this policy in Japan is to create the conditions necessary to acquire nuclear weapons. He linked this to statements by the Japanese authorities on the need to consider various options for developing their submarine forces.

The article also pointed out that the issue of nuclear submarines is being discussed against the backdrop of a planned revision of Japan’s three core security documents. According to Pak Ju Won, Tokyo is seeking to enshrine relevant provisions in the revised versions of these documents.