North Korea says US seeking an excuse for an Asian NATO with South Korea and Japan - KION546

North Korea says US seeking an excuse for an Asian NATO with South Korea and Japan Story by Reuters North Korea has criticized an agreement between the United States, South Korea and Japan to strengthen military cooperation — claiming it is part of a US plan to create a military alliance like NATO in the region. North Korea's foreign ministry spokesperson said as much to a question put by KCNA, the state news agency reported on Sunday. "The reality clearly shows that the real purpose of the US spreading the rumor about a 'threat from North Korea' is to provide…