North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to boost its striking capability, according to a report in North Korea’s state media. This appears to have fueled recent short-range missile test fires.
Last Saturday, North Korea fired a series of short-range missiles, and fired two more on Thursday. The test firing was done off the east coast, and into the water. South Korea has speculated that the tests were protest for the recent diplomatic failure.
State media said Kim was emphasizing the capabilities of defense units deployed on the western front, and that he wanted to make sure that they were ready to cope with any military emergencies.
US officials are largely downplaying the test firings. President Trump said “nobody’s happy about it,” but said that it would not impact negotiations. He did, however, say he doesn’t think North Korea is “ready to negotiate.”
US officials are largely downplaying the test firings. President Trump said “nobody’s happy about it,” but said that it would not impact negotiations. He did, however, say he doesn’t think North Korea is “ready to negotiate.”
How quaint that we call our demands “negotiations”.
So, the USA will keep sanctioning the life out of North Korea until they’re “ready to negotiate.” Is it any wonder that Kim is talking to Putin about denuclearizing in return for food and fuel?
Trump and Pompeo are thugs who only bluster and issue threats. Sorry, Donald, no Nobel Peace Prize for you, big guy!