North Korea stands to lose more than it could gain by testing a nuclear weapon



Analysis North Korea stands to lose more than it could gain by testing a nuclear weapon A seventh test risks spoiling ties with benefactor China, but it’s unclear if that’s enough to deter the regime John Everard June 15, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un inspects a missile nose cone \| Image: KCNA (March 2016) In recent months, U.S. and South Korean authorities have repeatedly warned that North Korea could soon conduct its seventh nuclear test and first since 2017. Intelligence has pointed to signs that the country is restoring tunnels at its Punggye-ri underground test site, and stated that the DPRK has been testing a detonation device. Just this week, South Korean foreign minister Park Jin said North Korea has completed preparations for a test and now just needs to make a “political decision.” In recent months, U.S. and South Korean authorities have repeatedly warned that North Korea could soon conduct its seventh nuclear test and first since 2017. Intelligence has pointed to signs that the country is restoring tunnels at its Punggye-ri underground test site, and stated that the DPRK has been testing a detonation device. Just this week, South Korean foreign minister Park Jin said North Korea has completed preparations for a test and now just needs to make a “political decision.” 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. © 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 stands to lose more than it could gain by testing a nuclear weapon

A seventh test risks spoiling ties with benefactor China, but it’s unclear if that’s enough to deter the regime

John Everard June 15, 2022

North Korea stands to lose more than it could gain by testing a nuclear weapon

Kim Jong Un inspects a missile nose cone | Image: KCNA (March 2016)

In recent months, U.S. and South Korean authorities have repeatedly warned that North Korea could soon conduct its seventh nuclear test and first since 2017.

Intelligence has pointed to signs that the country is restoring tunnels at its Punggye-ri underground test site, and stated that the DPRK has been testing a detonation device. Just this week, South Korean foreign minister Park Jin said North Korea has completed preparations for a test and now just needs to make a “political decision.”

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