VLADIVOSTOK, 15 sep. The second missile launches of the DPRK in the past few days may be caused by the technical need to test new weapons developments, as well as by the desire to remind the United States of itself and strengthen the morale of the North Korean people, Deputy Director for Science of the Eastern Institute — School of Regional and International Studies of the Far Eastern Federal University Artem told RIA Novosti Lukin: The Japanese Maritime Security Administration recorded the launch of a shell from North Korea at 12.38 (06.38 Moscow time) Wednesday. Kyodo reported that, according to the assumption of the Japanese government, the DPRK launched a ballistic missile. Later, the Japanese maritime security service informed about the second missile launch from North Korea. On Monday, the DPRK announced the successful tests of a long-range cruise missile. During 7580 seconds (2 hours 6 minutes), the missile was able to hit a target at a distance of 1500 kilometers. «There can be several explanations (frequency of launches), which complement each other. First, the DPRK has not tested very often until recently. Probably , they have a technical need to test the developments that have appeared during this time. Development of rocket technology is going on with them, and everything needs to be tested «in flight.» Apparently, the next stage has come, «Lukin said. launches from the DPRK in a short time can be a signal to the United States and South Korea that North Korea should be remembered. «After the arrival of the Joe Biden administration, it became obvious that the DPRK is not on the list of priorities for Washington. Today, the United States has taken a rather passive position regarding negotiations. with the DPRK — the Americans say they are ready for negotiations, but not for concessions. to insist on its existence, to remind the Americans that it is worth negotiating and being ready for concessions, «the interlocutor noted.
The White House reacted to the test of a new cruise missile in North Korea place in North Korea due to isolation due to the coronavirus and sanctions, the DPRK continues to create the latest weapons, the desire to show that it is a great power. This is all designed to strengthen the morale of the nation, «Lukin summed up.
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