NIS Estimates North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch Considering President Biden's Press Conference Schedule

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The National Intelligence Service (NIS) reported to the National Assembly on the 25th that North Korea's ballistic missile launch is presumed to be a provocation considering U.S. President Joe Biden's press conference schedule.

Several intelligence committee members said that the NIS made this report via phone to key members of the National Assembly Intelligence Committee on the morning of the same day.

One intelligence committee member stated, "The NIS believes that President Biden's press conference is the primary reason," adding, "They also judge that it has the character of a protest against the UN's adoption of the North Korean human rights resolution and the extradition of North Korean businessman Moon Cheol-myung to the U.S."

He also mentioned, "The NIS reports that the Biden administration appears to be more sensitive to this issue compared to the previous Donald Trump administration."

President Biden is scheduled to hold his first official press conference since taking office on the 25th (local time). It is expected that he will clarify his stance on North Korea's ballistic missile launch and outline the policy direction toward North Korea.

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