North Korea “Christmas Gift” is a long-range missile or US Commander Dec. 18 5:42
The US Pacific Air Force commander said that North Korea would use long-range ballistic missiles as a suggestion that North Korea might take some action to indicate dissatisfaction with the denuclearization negotiations as a “Christmas gift” to the United States. Clarified that there is a possibility of launching.
North Korea unilaterally urged concessions such as the cancellation of sanctions at the end of the year over the denuclearization negotiations with the United States, `` All what you choose for Christmas gifts depends on the determination of the United States, '' If a breakthrough is not indicated, it indicates the possibility of taking some measures.
In this regard, Commander Brown of the US Pacific Air Force met with some American media on the 17th, `` North Korea's remarks and various experiments in the past few weeks indicate that some activity is taking place. "Said.
He said, “What I expect as a gift is some kind of long-range ballistic missile,” and clarified the recognition that North Korea may launch a long-range ballistic missile.
On the other hand, Commander Brown also said that “a variety of things can happen” and pointed out that North Korea may declare it to resume long-range ballistic missiles but not actually fire.
He said, “Our mission is to support diplomatic efforts, but if it fails, we must be prepared,” emphasizing the idea of maintaining a responsive system in preparation for all North Korean provocations.