Japan warned North Korea yesterday it will launch a preemptive attack on North Korea if it finds evidence that North Korea is about to attack with a ballistic missile. The Japanese defense minister said he will seek parliamentary approval for legislation that will broaden Tokyo’s ability to attack. He also suggested that Japan would be interested in collaborating with the U.S. on a missile defense system.

Meanwhile, a U.S. military court sentenced Sergeant Leng Sok to 30 years in jail for sexually assaulting a South Korean soldier in March.