An analysis by U.S. intelligence officials suggests that North Korea, which is continuing its missile provocations, may resume an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test launch or nuclear test this year.
In its annual threat assessment report, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) said, "North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will expand the development of nuclear and conventional weapons targeting the United States and its allies." We will continue to act.”
"These actions include the resumption of nuclear tests and ICBM test launches," he said.
The report was prepared by 17 US intelligence agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
In last year's annual threat assessment report, ODNI said in its annual threat assessment report that "Kim Jong-un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, may engage in destabilizing actions, including the resumption of nuclear and ICBM tests." There is" has been analyzed.
It is said that Kim Jong-un, as a nuclear-weapon state, will try to undermine the ROK-U.S. alliance by highlighting the differences between South Korea and the United States on the Korean Peninsula issue as he continues his repeated provocations.
In particular, the report analyzed that "North Korea will also continue to produce fissile material to maintain its plutonium program and uranium enrichment program."
In January, North Korea declared that it could resume ICBM and nuclear tests.