N. Korea′s true intentions 

북 반기문 막고 핵 협박, 속내는?

N. Korea′s true intentions 북 반기문 막고 핵 협박, 속내는?

First, they banned Ban Ki-moon from entering the joint inter-Korean complex then, claimed to have the ability to miniaturize nuclear weapons, adding insult to injury The hostility is nothing new, but what′s really motivating North Korea? Our Han Da-eun offers some insight Some experts say it could have been Ban′s remarks urging North Korea to stop developing missiles in contravention of U N security resolutions Others say the regime is trying to cover up reports speculating its submarine-launched ballistic missile is a fake But most experts agree on one thing ″North Korea′s political situation is very unstable It would′ve been quite burdensome for the North to allow the visit of a high-profile figure like Ban Ki-moon at the moment On top of its internal insecurity, Pyongyang is facing more pressure from China, which I think is forcing it to step up its hostility, to show the world that it can stand alone ″ However, North Korea′s most recent nuclear boast isn′t having that effect Experts say it′s just another bluff ″North Korea does not have the capability to miniaturize nuclear weapons yet It is a technique that′s almost impossible to attain after just three rounds of nuclear tests I think they are getting closer to that stage, but not quite yet ″ Pundits expect Kim Jong-un′s bizarre dimplomacy and rhetorical threats will continue, as the regime is still politically unstable Han Da-eun, Arirang News