The head of the DPRK Kim Jong-UN
Russia’s Ambassador to North Korea Alexander Matsegora made the probability is high that North Korea will conduct a new missile test, in conjunction with the national holiday — the Day of the Sun, celebrated on April 15. according to “Interfax”.
“When some time ago there was a test of a new rocket engine and [North Korean leader] Kim Jong-UN said that ( … ) that the world soon learns how important has the creation of a new missile engine. Therefore, we can almost certainly say that the Koreans are going to demonstrate their achievements in the field of missile technology”, — quotes Agency the comment of the diplomat TV channel “Russia 24”. Matsegora also admitted that the trial will be timed to the Day of the Sun.
Another possible date missile tests — 85-th anniversary of the establishment of the national army, which will be celebrated on April 25.
Matsegora also noted that it is possible, though less likely, the conduct of the DPRK’s another nuclear test. In his opinion, “it will be a political event of significance.”
At a military parade in Pyongyang April 15, Deputy Chairman of the Central Committee of the workers ‘ party of Korea and the state Council and Choi Ryong Hae said the DPRK will deal a crushing blow with nuclear weapons in response to any provocation from the US.