Japan criticises North Korea over nukes

9 Jan, 2007 14:05 / Updated 17 years ago

The Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has said North Korea's efforts to become a nuclear power could lead to increased proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the world.

Shinzo Abe is on a visit to Europe seeking support for a tough Japanese-U.S. stance against North Korea. During the tour he will meet British, German, French,  EU and NATO leaders.