The Japanese government believes that the DPRK could carry out another “provocation”, such as missile launches, satellite launches or nuclear tests. This was stated by the Secretary General of the Japanese Cabinet of Ministers, Yoshimasa Hayashi, responding to a question about the conclusions of the intelligence services of the Republic of Korea.
“Government [Японии] always carefully collect and analyze [соответствующие] data”, — he said, rejecting detailed comments on the information from Seoul, TASS reports.
At the same time, he repeated the position already expressed earlier in Tokyo that, in Tokyo’s opinion, the DPRK “may carry out other provocative actions, such as launching various types of missiles, launching a satellite or carrying out a nuclear test”. .”
As reported, Yonhap Agency previously reported that, according to ROK military intelligence, the DPRK has completed “internal training” at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site. In particular, the department believes that “the internal preparation of the nuclear test site has already been completed.” [на полигоне] Phungyeri,” and “preparations related to the launch of long-range ballistic missiles, including space or intercontinental rockets, have almost been completed.”
Seoul suggests it is possible to launch an intercontinental missile to test re-entry technologies. The military admits this could happen before or after the US presidential election.
