It has been revealed that North Korea has set a new date for launching the ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class "Hwasong-15" four years ago as the "Rocket Industry Section".
Experts analyze that the aim may be to show the public the attitude of strengthening nuclear and missile development.
NHK got a calendar that was sold by a company in North Korea and printed in China.
On November 29th, the word "Rocket Industry Section", which did not exist until last year, is written.
On November 29, 2017, North Korea launched an ICBM-class "Hwasong-15" that claims to cover the entire continental United States and dropped it into the Sea of Japan.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a speech at the Workers' Party of Korea convention last month, saying, "The success of the launch test of" Hwasong-15 "declared the completion of national nuclear weapons to the whole world." He emphasized the stance of strengthening nuclear and missile development.
Associate Professor Atsuhito Isozaki of Keio University, who is familiar with the situation in North Korea, said, "While the dialogue with former President Trump was in progress, he suppressed his aggressive stance, but at the party convention last month, he made clear that he would strengthen his military power. I think we set this day in a way that suits it. "
Regarding the aim, he pointed out, "The fact that I wrote it on the calendar is a new manifestation to the people that this day is important. It may be a manifestation of my intention to further advance."