South Korean troops reiterated the view that North Korea is preparing for a seventh nuclear test and further missile launches, emphasizing that it continues to closely track and monitor with the US military.
South Korean media have reported that North Korea may launch a full-scale provocation while claiming that it has finished the state funeral of a military heavyweight and is suppressing the increase in fever that is thought to be caused by the new coronavirus. increase.
The South Korean Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a press conference on the 24th that it "seems to have completed preparations for a nuclear test and missile launch" regarding North Korea's movements, and is preparing for a seventh nuclear test and further missile launches. I reiterated the view that it has already been completed.
He emphasized, "In cooperation with the US military, we closely track and monitor trends and maintain a firm posture."
In this regard, South Korean news agency Yonhap News Agency said that North Korea has "clearly stabilized" the fever, which is believed to be caused by the new coronavirus, after the state funeral of Marshal Hyun Chulhae, a military heavyweight, was completed on the 22nd. While claiming that the increase is being suppressed, he said that he may launch a full-scale provocation.
Regarding North Korea, South Korean intelligence agencies said earlier that they were in the process of deciding when to conduct a nuclear test, and the U.S. government said while President Biden was visiting both Japan and South Korea. He also said that there is a possibility that long-range ballistic missiles will be launched and nuclear tests will be conducted.