Japan vows to boost missile defence after North Korea parade

A military parade in North Korea with what appears to be a possible new intercontinental ballistic missile (KRT via AP)

Japan has vowed to bolster its missile deterrence capability in response to threats from weapons displayed during a military parade held by North Korea over the weekend.

North Korea, marking the 75th anniversary of its ruling party on Saturday, paraded a variety of weapons systems, unveiling what appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile.