Marking its 72nd anniversary of the founding of the Korean Workers' Party, experts say North Korea could mark the occasion with yet another ICBM launch.
According to a member of a Russian parliament who recently visited Pyongyang, North Korea could be planning to do just that in the coming weeks if not today. He said the North is planning another launch of the Hwasong-14 ICBM which was tested twice in July and that is capable of reaching the US West Coast.
Meanwhile, the Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has told the US Army to be ready for military action against North Korea if called upon by US President Donald Trump.
Speaking at a convention in Washington on Monday local time, Mattis spoke of an uncertain future, and the need to ensure military options that the president can employ if needed. However he stressed that sanctions and diplomatic efforts are currently being used to try and convince North Korea from provocations.
Source: Arirang News
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