Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, "nuclear deterrent"



Analysis Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent” An article in an influential pro-DPRK organ hailed the "success" of an October launch, hinted at further tests to come Rachel Minyoung Lee November 28, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA The website of the Tokyo-based Choson Sinbo on November 27 posted a “Meari” column by “Jong,” entitled, “Another Nuclear Deterrent.” It brings up the “success” of North Korea’s Pukguksong-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) launch in October, and says the country needs to “continually strengthen the nuclear deterrent” to ensure the peace and stability of the Korean peninsula. Below are a) a context note on, and b) the full-text translation of, this column. Context note Significantly, this column brings up Pukguksong-3 nearly two months after the SLBM launch, and “nuclear deterrent,” a term that North Read More © 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. LATEST ANALYSIS 01How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand 02How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties 03All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024 04No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia 05What defectors’ exam scores reveal about the quality of North Korean health care 06North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast 07From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea 08North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery

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Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent”

An article in an influential pro-DPRK organ hailed the "success" of an October launch, hinted at further tests to come

Rachel Minyoung Lee November 28, 2019

Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent”

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The website of the Tokyo-based Choson Sinbo on November 27 posted a “Meari” column by “Jong,” entitled, “Another Nuclear Deterrent.” It brings up the “success” of North Korea’s Pukguksong-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) launch in October, and says the country needs to “continually strengthen the nuclear deterrent” to ensure the peace and stability of the Korean peninsula.

Below are a) a context note on, and b) the full-text translation of, this column.

Context note

Significantly, this column brings up Pukguksong-3 nearly two months after the SLBM launch, and “nuclear deterrent,” a term that North

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Choson Sinbo column reiterates importance of SLBMs, “nuclear deterrent”

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