April 29, 2017

"On Saturday morning, North Korea launched a ballistic missile, which exploded seconds after taking off. The launch came as the UN Security Council was holding a ministerial-level meeting on the North Korean nuclear issue.  It was Pyongyang's way of sending a message to the international community that it will not give in.

There are three reasons why Pyongyang tests missiles.  Missile research and development require testing, but they don't frequently happen.  Missile tests are North Korea's way of expressing its dissatisfaction, and the most recent test is a typical example. Pyongyang also attempts to use missile tests to boost North Korean public morale, and they're often held during the country's key anniversaries."

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