US warned Japan of N. Korean contingency during 1994 crisis, archives show

Diplomatic Documents Released: Japan’s Lack of Readiness for Contingency Highlighted in 1994 N. Korea Crisis

The Japanese government showed an insufficient sense of urgency regarding North Korea’s nuclear development, and the United States had a growing distrust toward Japan. It is vital to learn from the lessons of the Japanese government’s delayed response at that time.

Papers show US frustrated with Japan during 1990s North Korea nuclear crisis

Diplomatic documents from the early 1990s released Wednesday show US officials were frustrated with Japan's lack of security preparedness.

US warned Japan of N. Korean contingency during 1994 crisis, archives show

Pyongyang had refused to accept inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Read more at straitstimes.com.