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| Missile test in North Korea: What does the country's top leader Kim Jong Un want |
North Korea has resumed missile tests, but this time in Japan it has not received much attention.
One evening in August 2017, Japanese citizens were shocked to hear the sound of a siren when North Korea tested a long-range ballistic missile that had landed in the Pacific Ocean passing over Japan without warning. North Korea's move was bold.
This time, North Korea has so far fired only low-range missiles that have fallen into the sea far from Japan. Kim Jong Un is still showing restraint, but if he does not get the desired results, his policy may change.
What does Kim Jong Un want?
If you talk to a military expert, they will tell you that North Korea is seeking complete protection from nuclear weapons. Former South Korean naval commander Kim Dong-yip says he expected that.
"We are surprised that we see North Korea's technology as inferior and that we understand that they are facing difficulties. In fact, North Korea is increasing its military might faster than we expected. "
North Korea claims after tests on January 5 and 10 that it has successfully tested a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV).
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| Missile test in North Korea: What does the country's top leader Kim Jong Un want |
Why is this important?
North Korea's claim that it has successfully tested a hypersonic glide missile is significant because it aims to defeat the US and Japanese defense missile systems.
According to Professor Kim Dong-yup, North Korea wants to disable the enemy's missile defense system.
A scorpion uses its tail to defend and attack. Professor Kim says North Korea's goal is not to attack but to ensure its own security.
That's the view of most North Korean observers.
But North Korea's nuclear and conventional military capabilities do not yet guarantee effective defense in the event of an attack by the United States and South Korea. Both the United States and South Korea say they have no intention of attacking North Korea.
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| Missile test in North Korea: What does the country's top leader Kim Jong Un want |
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But why is this small, poor country spending one-fifth of its annual income on defense? Ankit Panda, of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, says one reason may be that North Korea's allies do not believe their military capabilities are sufficient to defend them.
"Kim Jong Un always feels insecure. I don't think Kim Jong Un trusts anyone, including China and Russia, so maybe he wants to increase his defense capabilities. "
According to Brian R. Meyers, a professor at South Korea's Dangsio University, the goals of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs are huge.
Professor Brian believes North Korea wants to negotiate such a peace deal with South Korea over its nuclear weapons and missile programs. Under this, the US troops should withdraw from South Korea, after which they should subjugate South Korea.
But for now, North Korea has another goal.
North Korea wants UN sanctions on it over its nuclear and missile programs lifted. North Korea also knows it needs to talk to the US administration.
North Korea has in the past resorted to crises to attract Washington's attention. In the eyes of some experts, North Korea is still doing just that. "This is a signal," said Kim Jong-un, a member of South Korea's National Security Advisory Board.
Professor Kim Jong-un says Kim Jong-un wants to test as many of his missiles as possible before the peace effort.
"Those who want to force Biden to negotiate. If that is the case then maybe Kim Jong Un will be disappointed. Joe Biden is very busy with Ukraine today.
In addition, Biden, unlike his predecessor Donald Trump, is less interested in negotiating with North Korea. Ankit Panda says North Korea's leadership is adept at putting itself on the agenda. But Joe Biden has called Kim Jong Un an "oppressive ruler" and for talks with him, Biden is unlikely to have a political advantage.
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| Missile test in North Korea: What does the country's top leader Kim Jong Un want |
We saw in 2010 that North Korea sank a South Korean navy ship and a few months later it started bombing some South Korean islands.
Then in 2017 we saw North Korea firing long-range missiles over Japan and threatening to attack the US base in Guam. We may see such acts again in the coming months. Ankit Panda believes there is a possibility of a crisis.
t is a small country but it has nuclear weapons and it wants the US president to recognize that fact. "
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