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News N. Korean ambassadors add to missile speculationDPRK's ambassadors to UN, Russia, China discuss North Korea's missile, nuclear capabilities in recent days
North Korea’s ambassadors continue to fuel speculation regarding an upcoming missile launch, holding numerous press conferences discussing the DPRK’s preparations in recent days. According to an article from Radio Free Asia (RFA), North Korean Ambassador to the UN Seo Sae Pyung yesterday in Geneva reaffirmed the DPRK’s stance on future satellite launches. During the press conference, Seo told assembled reporters putting satellites in orbit is the “the right of a country,” in comments carried by RFA. The ambassador to the UN also confirmed the current construction of a launching pad in Tongchang-ni, but declined to comment on its completion. North © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |