South Korea's defense chief has reiterated that North Korea's nuclear and missile provocations
are a direct threat to the nation.
His remarks come at a time when Pyongyang looks to be preparing a long-range missile
launch.
Kim Hyun-bin reports.
South Korea's Defense Minister Han Min-koo visited a Patriot missile base on Friday to
encourage soldiers for the Lunar New Year's holiday.
Minister Han emphasized that North Korea's nuclear and missile provocations are a direct
and realistic threat to South Korea.
He added that Pyongyang continues to develop nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missiles
so South Korean troops need to be prepared for missile threats to the Seoul metropolitan
area as key military and government facilities are located in the capital.
South Korea's defense ministry says there are signs North Korea is preparing to launch
an ICBM from a mobile launch pad.
The military has upped its readiness and surveillance for a possible launch and deployed an additional
Aegis Destroyer and a Peace Eye surveillance plane.
North Korea's state-run Rodong newspaper has said the regime's next ICBM test will prove
that it has a nuclear missile capable of targeting the United States.
Since North Korea has a track record of launching provocations on key anniversaries and dates,...
some experts believe Pyongyang could launch an ICBM on February 16th as its the birthday
of its late leader Kim Jong-il. Kim Hyun-bin, Arirang News.
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