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Strategic flexibility: While some officials suggest a test could occur around the election, North Korea has other options for provocation, such as intercontinental ballistic missile tests or satellite launches, They may opt for these alternatives instead.

Post-election timing: The South Korean intelligence agency (NIS) indicated that a nuclear test would likely come after the U.S. election rather than before or during it. This suggests North Korea may prefer to wait and assess the new political landscape.

Diplomatic considerations: North Korea may want to avoid severely antagonizing the incoming U.S. administration, regardless of who wins. A nuclear test immediately before or after the election could limit diplomatic options.

Chinese influence: China has historically opposed North Korean nuclear tests. While relations between North Korea and China have reportedly deteriorated. Beijing's stance may still factor into Pyongyang's decision-making.

https://responsiblestatecraft.org/north-korea-tests-nuke-test/


https://www.rfa.org/english/news/korea/north-korea-nuclear-test-09262024050716.html


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While there appears to be no specific threats for late 2024 , the overall pattern of North Korean actions and statement, suggests a heightened risk of nuclear or missile tests in the lead-up to the U.S. election in November 2024.


South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has warned that North Korea is likely to stage major provocations before the U.S. election, including:

A nuclear test explosion

Long-range missile tests

Many analysts and South Korean officials believe North Korea could conduct nuclear tests or ICBM test-launches before the U.S. election in November 2024 to:

Increase its leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.

Potentially win concessions like sanctions relief


On Oct.15th North Korea escalated tensions by detonating portions of roads and railways connecting the two Koreas on their side of the heavily guarded border. In response, South Korean forces reportedly fired warning shots near the demarcation line.. This action marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two nations, symbolically severing one of the few remaining physical links between North and South Korea.


https://www.euronews.com/2024/10/06/south-korea-warns-of-possible-north-korea-nuclear-test-before-us-election


https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/09/north-korea-kim-nuclear-force-00178122


https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/19/north-korea-says-it-tested-new-ballistic-missile-with-super-large-warhead




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