While the world is tensely waiting for a possible 6th nuclear test in time for Kim Il Sung’s 105th birthday anniversary on Saturday, one of the most important holidays in the DPRK, the situation was quite different in Pyongyang.
In the U.S., Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and President Trump have openly suggested anticipatory self-defense against North Korea. In response, ruling party organ the Rodong Sinmun swiftly threatened to strike U.S. first if there is any sign of preemptive strike.
While the world is tensely waiting for a possible 6th nuclear test in time for Kim Il Sung’s 105th birthday anniversary on Saturday, one of the most important holidays in the DPRK, the situation was quite different in Pyongyang.
In the U.S., Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and President Trump have openly suggested anticipatory self-defense against North Korea. In response, ruling party organ the Rodong Sinmun swiftly threatened to strike U.S. first if there is any sign of preemptive strike.
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