Brief: North Korea’s New Weapons Test?

If the rumors are true, it would certainly benefit China.

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Background: North Korea’s missile development and nuclear program and its relationship with China keep the U.S. on guard on the Korean Peninsula. By positioning itself as an ally of North Korea, China positions itself as a possible mediator between the U.S. and the North any time Pyongyang demonstrates its military capabilities. What Happened: South Korean […]

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