On May 4 and May 9, North Korea launched a series of ballistic missiles. While some predicted more tests, Kim Jong Un has chosen to hold fire -- at least for now.
To understand why the DPRK leader chose to restart testing after almost a year and a half, we’d better try to understand what exactly he is complaining about, so that South Korea and the United States can make more effective policies regarding the North.
On May 4 and May 9, North Korea launched a series of ballistic missiles. While some predicted more tests, Kim Jong Un has chosen to hold fire -- at least for now.
To understand why the DPRK leader chose to restart testing after almost a year and a half, we’d better try to understand what exactly he is complaining about, so that South Korea and the United States can make more effective policies regarding the North.
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