South Korea’s military has not detected any signs that North Korea is preparing for a military provocation to mark its ruling party’s upcoming Oct. 10 anniversary, Seoul’s defense minister said on Tuesday.
In an interpellation session held at the South’s National Assembly on Tuesday, defense minister Jeong Kyeong-doo stated that North Korea appears to be preparing for a large-scale event, including a military parade — not a major hostile provocation like a missile test.
South Korea’s military has not detected any signs that North Korea is preparing for a military provocation to mark its ruling party’s upcoming Oct. 10 anniversary, Seoul’s defense minister said on Tuesday.
In an interpellation session held at the South’s National Assembly on Tuesday, defense minister Jeong Kyeong-doo stated that North Korea appears to be preparing for a large-scale event, including a military parade — not a major hostile provocation like a missile test.
Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks
-
Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations,
analysis
-
Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
-
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.
SHARE
COPY LINK
X
MASTODON
