Former US Spy Predicts Kim Jong Un Most Likely To Use Nuclear Weapons

Former U.S. spy Markus Garlauskas warns that North Korea is most likely to use nuclear weapons if it perceives that China has turned against it, highlighting the underestimated threat posed by the country and the importance of deterrence during conflicts.

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Posted 8/28/2023, 6:23:06 AM