The current situation in the world resembles the eve of World War II. This opinion was expressed in a commentary published by the Korean Central Telegraphic Agency (KCTAK). The commentary sharply criticized the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Germany. "The current dangerous situation is reminiscent of the eve of World War II, when Nazi Germany and militaristic Japan formed a military alliance last century and caused catastrophic disasters to mankind," the KCTAK said. - The fact that the criminal states defeated in the world war are colluding with each other to conduct aggressive military exercises one after another is a serious circumstance that aggravates the situation in the region." Pyongyang also criticized Kishida's participation in the North Atlantic Alliance summit in Washington, stressing that he did not have "the slightest right and grounds" to do so. The North Korean government expressed confidence that for Japan, "military collusion with NATO is a vital issue" as "U.S. forces are weakening day by day due to the deteriorating battlefield situation in Ukraine and the uncontrolled crisis situation in the Middle East." Pyongyang warned Tokyo that "military collusion with outside forces is a path to self-destruction." "The Asia-Pacific region is not a springboard for anyone's show of force, much less a NATO crusade. NATO's uninvited guests had better mind their own business at home, not abroad," summarized the KCTAK.