#nuclear-deterrent

#nuclear-deterrent

Pyongyang says the tests in the Yellow Sea were aimed at impressing its abilities upon its enemies'. North Korea has test-fired several sea-to-surface cruise missiles into its western waters, according to state media, hours before United States President Donald Trump begins a visit to South Korea. The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Wednesday that the missiles, carried out in the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, flew for more than two hours before accurately striking targets.

Well, we would work with the Department of Energy, Hegseth said. But the president has been clear; we need to have a credible nuclear deterrent. That is the baseline. And so, having understanding and resuming testing is a pretty responsible very responsible way to do that. I think it makes nuclear conflict less likely if you know what you have and make sure it operates properly.