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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned Tuesday that North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile programs pose a serious threat to international peace and security, calling for the country's complete denuclearization in line with U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Speaking at the 81st U.N. General Assembly in New York, Takaichi also addressed growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, emerging risks from artificial intelligence and the need for reforms to the United Nations.
Takaichi criticized North Korea's nuclear and missile development as well as its use of cyber activities, including cryptocurrency theft, as a source of funding.
"The advancement of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, as well as its use of malicious cyber activities, including cryptocurrency thefts as source of funding, are clear violations of relevant Security Council resolutions and pose a serious threat to international peace and security," she said.
She called for the complete denuclearization of North Korea in accordance with relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Takaichi also voiced concern about growing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
She cited "concerns regarding the proliferation of nuclear and missile-related technologies through the strengthening of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea."
Turning to emerging technologies, Takaichi said rapid digital expansion has created national security challenges and stressed the need for safeguards against propaganda and disinformation.
She said Japan launched the Hiroshima AI Process to establish international guidelines for generative artificial intelligence and intends to host an AI safety summit "at the earliest opportunity" with international partners to address risks associated with highly capable frontier models.
Takaichi also called for a formal review of the 81-year-old U.N. Charter, including implementation of a 2005 General Assembly resolution to remove outdated "enemy states" clauses.
"Rather than lamenting the institutional fatigue of the United Nations, member states should unite with one heart, vigorously advance reform of the United Nations, and transform the organization into a more resilient and effective United Nations," she said.
Takaichi said the composition of the U.N. Security Council reflects the global balance of 1945 rather than current geopolitical realities.
She called for expanding both permanent and non-permanent seats without delay to strengthen the council's legitimacy and global representation.
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