Burrell said Kim Jong-un "does not appear" to be preparing to conduct a nuclear test during U.S.-South Korea military drills.

The picture shows Burrell attending the "Global Threat" hearing on March 8 this year.

(Reuters)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The director of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency said on the 22nd that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un "does not appear" to be preparing for a nuclear test during the U.S.-South Korea "Freedom Shield" military exercise, but the U.S. remains vigilant.

According to a Reuters report, US Defense Intelligence Agency Director Scott Berrier (Scott Berrier) said in an interview at the headquarters that the accuracy of the unit's early warning is affected by many factors, "I have also been waiting. We have observed many incidents, Many facets, it is clear that the signs and warnings do not coincide."

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Burrell believes that Kim Jong-un could have scheduled the nuclear test during the "Freedom Shield" joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea. The 11-day exercise is expected to end on the 23rd.

"But he doesn't seem to intend to do that. Kim Jong-un will still choose the time and place for the nuclear test, and we will continue to monitor the development of the situation," Burrell said.

As Kim Jong-un advances his development of nuclear weapons and intercontinental missiles, Burrell pointed out that North Korea's ground forces are gradually shrinking. "He is focusing on upgrading missile forces, pursuing higher accuracy and lethality. I think North Korea is more dangerous now than in the past." many".

In the past year, U.S. officials have continuously warned that North Korea may resume nuclear testing for the first time since 2017. This move will be regarded as a serious provocation by the United States, South Korea and Japan.