North Korea may soon test ICBM system
The new missile system, known as the Hwasong-17, was first unveiled during a military parade in October 2020.
The new missile system, known as the Hwasong-17, was first unveiled during a military parade in October 2020.
The council was unable to come to consensus in issuing a joint statement due to opposition from China and Russia.
The latest test was the second such launch in a week to test satellite equipment, and the ninth missile launch this year.
Experts say Kim Jong Un is likely to conclude that nuclear weaponry is the most reliable way to maintain his control, in light of Ukraine.
Pyongyang also said it will “operate a military reconnaissance satellite in the near future.
The launch came at a sensitive time after a 28-day hiatus of weapons tests during the Beijing Winter Olympics that ended on Feb 20.
The UN Panel of Experts has pointed to stolen crypto as the source of illicit financing for North Korea‘s ballistic missile programs.
The North has not granted the expert's visit to the country, despite repeated requests.
North Korea’s score of 3.0 is far below the world and Asia-Pacific regional averages, which respectively logged 60 and 58.5 this year.
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