Washington: North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is likely to conduct another nuclear test, US says. There is a reference in this regard in the intelligence report of the country. More missile tests may also be conducted this year. According to the report, Kim’s goal is to make missile testing a routine procedure.
North Korea has conducted six nuclear tests since 2006. The last nuclear test was in 2017. The report also states that Kim is preparing for a new nuclear test as part of further modernization of the military. Kim has made it clear that there is no plan to avoid nuclear and missile tests under his regime. The US report also mentions that Kim believes that having nuclear power would garner international support.
North Korea earns its money by stealing cryptocurrency. The report also states that North Korea stole $625 million worth of cryptocurrency from one incident in 2022 alone. The report also points out that North Korea has conducted about 60 missile tests last year alone.
