Over the last few months, North Korea has become bolder in its nuclear tests. On Friday, it conducted its third test in the last few weeks alone. The Friday test involved intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM). Said missiles have the capability of threatening America. Fortunately, the test proved the North Korea still has work to do to facilitate the missile head, such as producing better rockets and compacting the ICBMs so that the can be placed on a rocket. However, the tests have finally caught America's attention. For the first time, the US has placed F-35B fighters in South Korea as part of a training exercise. This shows an increase in awareness and action from the US regarding the North Korean nuclear threat.
I have posted many articles about the North Korean nuclear tests. I am glad to finally see some action on America's part, though my long-term goal is to see the implementation of THAAD, which would shoot down nuclear missiles, preventing an attack. What is discouraging, though, is how the turnaround between tests has become very short. Also, if North Korea were to perfect the ICBMs, America would be at a huge risk of nuclear attack, as would South Korea and Japan. ICBM technology first became available in the Cold War, leading to situations like the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/27/politics/north-korea-missile-engine-test/index.html
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