North Korean army units dealing with tactical nuclear weapons “held military exercises from September 25 to October 9 to test the country’s war deterrence and nuclear counter-attack capability,” KCNA reported. Kim Jong Un “led the military exercises on site,” it said.
North Korea had fired seven missiles in the past two weeks, one of which flew over Japan. The test sparked international outrage.
In response, Seoul, Tokyo and Washington held joint maneuvers and also fired rockets. The US also once again sent the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan to the region.
South Korea and the US fear that Pyongyang is also preparing a nuclear weapons test. It would be the first such test since 2017. Experts also consider the increase in North Korean missile tests to be a possible sign of an impending nuclear test.
