Robert Abrams, commander of the United States Forces in Korea, said that North Korea's nuclear and missile activities are contradictory to denuclearization.

Abrams, who is a member of the US House of Representatives,

Abrams was also asked about whether he witnessed a change in North Korea's nuclear weapons, nuclear materials and missile production, and said, "Despite the relaxation of tensions with North Korea, there is little verifiable change in the military capabilities of North Korea."

"The continuing diplomatic engagement and summit between South Korea, the United States and North Korea in the past year has resulted in significant tensions in comparison to missile launches and nuclear tests in recent years," Abrams said in a written report before the hearing. Said.

"The current atmosphere does not mean a substantial change in North Korean military attitudes or readiness," Abrams said. "North Korean troops are still strong and dangerous, and there is no significant difference compared to last year's military structure and readiness." He said.

"There has been little verifiable change in North Korea's conventional asymmetric capabilities that continue to put the United States, South Korea and its allies at risk," Abrams said. "The security situation continues to require properly prepared military forces."

"We are pursuing an innovative approach to union training and are committed to demonstrating that creating space for diplomacy does not need to hamper military preparedness," added Abrams, .

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