"Although North Korea has no intention of giving up nuclear weapons, it might try to extract payment for acting like a so-called responsible nuclear power." Nam Sung-wook, a professor at Korea University in South Korea, said if President Joe Biden is reelected, North Korea won't get what it wants. Nam said North Korea will also test-launch more intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the continental U.S. this year. "North Korea will act to the fullest extent under its timetable for provocation until the U.S. election day," Nam said. South Korean officials said Russian support likely enabled North Korea to put its spy satellite into orbit for the first time on Nov. 21.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 01, 2024 08:22 UTC