The Japanese government is considering the possibility of tightening sanctions against Russia and North Korea due to the strengthening of military cooperation between these two countries. Among the reasons is the involvement of North Korean soldiers in the war against Ukraine on Moscow's side,

Japan has initiated a review of additional sanctions against North Korea and Russia in response to the growing military cooperation between the two nations. NHK reported on Tuesday that the Japanese government is exploring expanded asset freezes targeting both nations.

North Korea is reportedly prepared to dispatch as many as 100,000 troops to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to sources familiar with assessments by some Group of 20 (G20) nations,