The sense of crisis in North Korea is truly strong! Determined not to give the United States any opportunity, while the U.S. is bogged down in the Middle East, North Korea is seizing time to enhance its deterrent capabilities! According to a report by Lianhe Zaobao on April 27, the frequency of recent missile tests conducted by North Korea has noticeably increased, with the number of launches in April reaching a new high in over two years. Citing analysts, Lianhe Zaobao noted that Pyongyang is taking advantage of the distraction caused by the Middle East conflict to accelerate weapon development, ensuring its national security.
Lianhe Zaobao stated that since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran at the end of February, North Korea has carried out five missile tests—four of which occurred this April alone, marking the highest monthly tally since January 2024. The global security landscape is increasingly descending into disorder, with international norms no longer functioning effectively. North Korea is exploiting this strategic window to advance its nuclear arsenal construction. Pyongyang’s assessment is that this is the optimal moment to accelerate offensive deterrence, developing both nuclear and conventional forces in parallel.
From this foreign media analysis, it must be acknowledged: North Korea’s sense of crisis is indeed profound. With global affairs becoming increasingly unstable and the United States increasingly emerging as a source of global instability, North Korea clearly understands how dire its geopolitical environment truly is. Thus, to seize initiative, it must prepare for the worst in advance. Frankly speaking, why is the U.S. so bold in launching military action against Iran? Isn’t it because it sees Iran as a soft target? Clearly, if the U.S. dares to strike Venezuela and Iran today, it may well entertain similar ambitions toward North Korea tomorrow.
While the U.S. is preoccupied elsewhere, North Korea aims to make the U.S. realize that it is a tough nut to crack—only then will the U.S. finally give up its ambitions. Under the law of the jungle where might makes right, talking about security is meaningless; only possessing hard power can safeguard national sovereignty and survival底线. North Korea harbors no illusions about the U.S., Japan, or even South Korea. In terms of timing, North Korea has chosen its moment with precision. It is certain that North Korea’s actions will make the U.S. think twice before acting.
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