Kim Jong Un threatens “more offensive actions” against the US after observing missile test

The ruler of North KoreaKim Jong Un, threatened to carry out “the most offensive actions” to repel what he said are growing military threats led by USA after he supervised the third missile test most advanced in its country, designed to reach the continental United States.

The declaration of Kim Jong Un suggests that he trusts his growing arsenal of missiles and that he will probably continue testing weapons before next year’s presidential elections in USA.

Many observers say that North Korea It still needs to conduct more significant tests to demonstrate that it has functional missiles aimed at the US mainland.

After watching the launch on Monday of ballistic missile intercontinental Hwasong-18Kim said the test showed how he could respond North Korea Yeah “the enemies“continue”with the wrong options” according to the Korean Central News Agency.

Kim emphasized that “We will never stand with crossed arms in the face of the reckless and irresponsible military threats of all kinds from the enemies… it is necessary to opt for the most advanced and threatening way and respond strongly with the most offensive actions”ACNC noted.

He Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile It is an experimental solid-fuel projectile considered Pyongyang’s most powerful weapon. Its integrated solid fuel makes it more difficult to detect launches for third parties than liquid fuel models, which must be refueled before takeoff.

Observers and Experts Analyze the Launch

However, many international experts believe that North Korea must still overcome other technological obstacles to acquire ballistic missiles reliable intercontinental warheads, such as how to protect warheads from the harsh conditions of atmospheric re-entry.

According to ACNC, the missile — launched at a high angle to avoid neighboring countries — traveled 1,002 kilometers (622 miles) for 73.5 minutes and reached a maximum altitude of 6,518 kilometers (4,050 miles) before landing in waters east of the country. “Kim”was very satisfied” with the test, which he described as “a demonstration (…) of the formidable attack force” of its armed forces.

It was the third test of the Hwasong-18. The previous two were in April and July.

“Based on your statement, this appears to have been a signaling and development exercise.“said Ankit Panda, an expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

“Technically, there’s nothing new here, as far as I can tell at this preliminary stage, although they’re certainly gaining confidence with their new ballistic missile intercontinental solid fuel”.

Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul, said the test was another sign of progress in its missile engine technology, although he added there were still limits to what it could learn. North Korea with launches on those trajectories.

“Testing the warheads’ accuracy and re-entry capabilities would involve provocative launches at greater distances.Easley noted. “So there will likely be both more significant tests of technology and diplomacy in the new year.”.

ACNC stated that a recent meeting between USA and South Korea on its nuclear deterrence plan openly revealed its intention to carry out joint maneuvers with a simulated nuclear attack on North Korea.

It was an allusion to the second meeting of the Nuclear Consulting Group between high-level officials from both countries, held on Friday. During their meeting in Washington, the two countries agreed to update their nuclear contingency and deterrence strategies and incorporate nuclear operation scenarios into their joint summer military exercises, according to officials in Seoul.

North Korea It interprets the growing alliance of Washington, Seoul and Tokyo as a security threat and has tried to respond by strengthening ties with China and Russia. North Korea he faced outside suspicions that he had received advanced weapons technology from Russia in exchange for providing conventional weapons to support Russia’s war in Ukraine.

With information from AP