Let’s dissect North’s first missile launch of the New Year as well as in two months.
Why now, and will there be more?
We’re joined by Professor Brian Myers.
Good to have you back, Professor Myers.
1. Why did the North keep a low profile during the past two months?
And should we brace ourselves for more missile provocations?
2. One question about the missile itself.
Tell us more about the missile.
Is it a new one? Or a familiar one?
Why this missile?
3. Leader Kim Jong-un was present and said the new missile would reliably deter enemies’ threats in the Pacific region.
4. The launch also came during the foreign ministerial meeting between Seoul and Washington.
Does it have to do anything with the Biden administration?
Or more with the incoming Trump administration?
5. Would you say the North was testing South Korea’s readiness and defense posture? Considering all the political instabilities here in the country?
Professor Myers, thank you for sharing your insight with us this morning.
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