TF of the United States Congress “North Korea moves towards full nuclear weaponry … a significant threat”

On the afternoon of the 15th, when North Korea revealed that it had conducted a second “ significant test ” at the West Sea launch site of Dongchang-ri, tensions were running high in Gaepung-gun village, Gaepung-gun province. North Hwanghae, seen from the Unification observation deck at Odusan, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do. © 2019.121.15 / News1.

The US Congressional Working Group (TF) has noted that “North Korea continues its march toward full nuclear weapons,” the Voice of the United States (VOA) broadcast said on October 30.

According to the VOA of that day, the ‘TF Defense Future’ created by the State Committee of the United States House of Representatives announced in a report on the 29th that “Under the leadership of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, North Korea continues its never-ending march toward full nuclear weaponry. “

North Korea conducted a test firing of its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of targeting the United States in July 2017, and has been subject to heavy international sanctions since then, TF explained, but has continued to manufacture and test weapons. nuclear weapons and more sophisticated missiles.

The TF said: “What is most concerning is North Korea’s production and arsenal of biological and chemical weapons,” it said.

He added that “North Korea maintains an exceptionally large conventional force,” he added. “It is a serious threat to US allies and troops in the Pacific region.”

The report highlights the importance of “security partnerships and alliances” as one of America’s long-term strategies to counter China and Russia.

“To maintain its position as a global democracy with economic and political influence and strong military power, the United States must promote new partners and relationships while strengthening its geopolitical alliances with its former allies,” said the TF.

He also said: “The United States should try to resolve conflicts between rival countries (Korea and Japan) to ensure stability on the Korean peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region.”

This 80-page report reviews America’s defense assets and capabilities and includes the current state of the foundation for national security innovation to address new threats in the future.

Meanwhile, the TF for the Future of Defense was launched in October 2019 and consists of eight committee members.

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