North Korea has finished preparations for a nuclear test, Seoul says



News North Korea has finished preparations for a nuclear test, Seoul says Foreign minister Park Jin states DPRK only needs to make ‘political decision’ to conduct test Chaewon Chung June 14, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean foreign minister Park Jin during a joint press briefing in Washington \| Image: U.S. State Department YouTube channel North Korea has finished preparations for a nuclear test and only has to make a “political decision” to carry it out, South Korea’s foreign minister said Monday, warning that such a test will only further isolate Pyongyang from the international community. Park Jin’s remarks came during a joint press briefing with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who noted that the U.S. is ready to make “short and long-term adjustments” to its military posture as it prepares for “all contingencies.” North Korea has finished preparations for a nuclear test and only has to make a “political decision” to carry it out, South Korea’s foreign minister said Monday, warning that such a test will only further isolate Pyongyang from the international community. Park Jin’s remarks came during a joint press briefing with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who noted that the U.S. is ready to make “short and long-term adjustments” to its military posture as it prepares for “all contingencies.” 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

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North Korea has finished preparations for a nuclear test, Seoul says

Foreign minister Park Jin states DPRK only needs to make ‘political decision’ to conduct test

Chaewon Chung June 14, 2022

North Korea has finished preparations for a nuclear test, Seoul says

South Korean foreign minister Park Jin during a joint press briefing in Washington | Image: U.S. State Department YouTube channel

North Korea has finished preparations for a nuclear test and only has to make a “political decision” to carry it out, South Korea’s foreign minister said Monday, warning that such a test will only further isolate Pyongyang from the international community.

Park Jin’s remarks came during a joint press briefing with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who noted that the U.S. is ready to make “short and long-term adjustments” to its military posture as it prepares for “all contingencies.”