Posted on 03/11/2022 4:39:33 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Seoul (AFP) – North Korea has been using satellite subterfuge to test parts of a so-called "monster" missile, analysts say, as it gears up for a sanctions-shattering launch ahead of a key domestic anniversary.
Pyongyang has conducted a record nine weapons tests so far this year, in what experts see as an effort to work through a laundry list of strategic weapons set out by leader Kim Jong Un.
One top priority is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that can carry multiple warheads -- the Hwasong-17, dubbed a "monster missile" and first unveiled at a parade in October 2020.
It has never been test-fired -- but Washington said Thursday Pyongyang had recently tested parts of it disguised as a satellite.
North Korea has been observing a self-imposed moratorium on testing long range and nuclear weapons, but with talks stalled and sanctions still in place, it seems close to tearing it up.
"I think the moratorium is as good as over. We should expect to see a return to ICBM testing," said US-based security analyst Ankit Panda.
(Excerpt) Read more at france24.com ...
Someone call Dennis Rodman...
ICBM - code word for when Brendan’s handlers detect the need for a diaper change.
Ouch !
We all know NK would resurface soon, surprised it’s took him this long.
They’ve gone through a number of failures so odds are one may soon be a success.
This testing site closed 4 years ago when Trump was President. We have entered the age of Biden inspired whack a mole nuclear diplomacy. It doesn’t take a nuclear rocket scientist to conclude Kim Jung Un is watching across the pond as Biden desperately wraps up his nice gift package for Iran to reward them for their nuke program and Kim Sung Un thinking I want some of those goodies too.
Maybe it’s called the monster missile because it has the activation key for spike proteins to start mutating their hosts into goblins.
Saw this coming!!
Well, he had his diet to deal with. No one wanted to deal with a “hangry” Kim. /sarc
#PepperidgeFarmsRemembers
Obama gave the Iranians a sweetheart deal and Biden is set to give them an even better deal. Kim Jong Un wants a sweetheart deal too.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.