South Korea Estimates North Korea Has up to 120 Nuclear Warheads, Far Above Trump’s Figure
Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said the estimate comes from private research and that Seoul cannot officially confirm North Korea’s arsenal.
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South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump’s figure
South Korea Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have around 80 to 120 warheads, although he cautioned it was difficult to determine an exact figure
South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure
SEOUL, Aug 20 - South Korea estimates North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads, its defence minister said on Thursday, citing a range significantly higher than U.S. President Donald Trump's recent assertion that Pyongyang has 57 nuclear weapons. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Defense Minister Ahn Kyu-baek estimated North Korea's nuclear arsenal at 80 to 120 weapons, revealing a difference in opinion from President Trump's statement that there were 57. He reaffirmed the government's stance that it cannot officially recognize North Korea's nuclear possession and adhered to the U.S. nuclear umbrella policy. He also denied allegations of desertion, stating they were groundless, and announced legal action.
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