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Chance of new N.Korean nuclear test high, S.Korean Defense Minister

KPA could also soon deploy new 300mm rocket launcher systems

The South Korean Defense Minister said the chances of North Korea conducting another nuclear test are high, and that it was mainly a matter when Pyongyang chose to carry another one out.

During a joint interview with local media on Wednesday, Defense Minister Han Min-gu also said North Korea’s recently revealed 300mm multiple rocket launcher (MRL) will be soon deployed with the Korean People’s Army (KPA), and may happen as early as before the end of the year.

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