North Korea develops a small number of nuclear weapons to threaten neighboring countries and the US

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Senior U.S. defense and security officials emphasized threats such as nuclear weapons and cyber threats and emphasized the need for active containment. In a speech at a video symposium hosted by the U.S. Defense University's Center for Weapons of Mass Destruction, on the 17th, US Joint Chiefs of Staff John Hyton said that North Korea developed a small number of nuclear weapons, which could threaten the United States as well as neighboring countries.

JV Hyton said, North Korea has developed a small number of nuclear weapons and a lot of the information is confidential.

Chief Hyton said, we have to be able to defend us from this. It is important to realize that when we say we are defending ourselves, we don't start with missile defense capabilities. I am very confident that missile defense capabilities can protect us from North Korean threats but where mainland defense begins is a strategic deterrent.

The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Minitman-III, B-21 next-generation strategic bomber, Colombian-class strategic nuclear submarine and the upcoming long range nuclear cruise missile (LRSO) were presented as strategic deterrents. The broadcast delivered. He emphasized that the reinforcement of strategic weapons to deter North Korea's nuclear threat should not be neglected.

US Strategic Commander Charles Richard said at a hearing on the Senate military committee today that China, Russia, North Korea and Iran as threats to the United States and its allies were supposed to be prepared to respond to emergency situations. The US Strategic Command is responsible for the strategy and operation of nuclear weapons.

Commander Richard said, China and Russia are investing considerable resources to develop and expand nuclear weapons and conventional forces. They are increasingly assertive, threatening the use of force to radically change international norms and rules. There is North Korea and Iran continue to conduct harmful activities locally causing instability and threatening the United States, our allies and partners.

FBI Director Christopher Ray, who attended the same hearing commented on cyber threats from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. We are focusing on a growing threat, from the various cyber organizations behind the state, such as China, Russia, Iran and North Korea to sophisticated cybercrime aimed at vulnerabilities in technology for the personal benefit of the individual. The FBI announced yesterday a new cyber strategy to threaten cyber enemies with our unique expertise and powers.

It seems that the reason why US officials have continued to evaluate the North Korean threat is that various think tank academic events are held in the fall and hearings are actively held in the US Congress as the budget review period is reached.