TOKYO: Japan’s ruling party said Wednesday the government should consider developing the capability to strike enemy bases if the country is attacked, citing North Korea’s missile and nuclear threats.

For years Tokyo has harbored deep suspicion of Pyongyang and seen itself as increasingly vulnerable to its nuclear and missile ambitions.

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