North Korea's second ICBM test: What should happen now



Opinion North Korea’s second ICBM test: What should happen now The U.S. must drop its illusions and pursue a freeze deal Andrei Lankov July 31, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korea — Pyongyang, Arirang (Mass Games) by (stephan) on 2007-08-01 20:54:33 In his New Year's speech, Kim Jong Un said that North Korea would soon test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of hitting the continental United States. U.S. President Donald Trump reacted to the statement almost immediately: in a tweet on January 2, he said that such a launch "won’t happen." But even back then, few observers had any doubt that it would, indeed, happen soon. In his New Year's speech, Kim Jong Un said that North Korea would soon test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of hitting the continental United States. U.S. President Donald Trump reacted to the statement almost immediately: in a tweet on January 2, he said that such a launch "won’t happen." But even back then, few observers had any doubt that it would, indeed, happen soon. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

Opinion

North Korea’s second ICBM test: What should happen now

The U.S. must drop its illusions and pursue a freeze deal

Andrei Lankov July 31, 2017

North Korea’s second ICBM test: What should happen now

North Korea — Pyongyang, Arirang (Mass Games) by (stephan) on 2007-08-01 20:54:33

In his New Year's speech, Kim Jong Un said that North Korea would soon test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of hitting the continental United States.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacted to the statement almost immediately: in a tweet on January 2, he said that such a launch "won’t happen." But even back then, few observers had any doubt that it would, indeed, happen soon.