North Korea’s latest nuclear test, once again, seems to have taken everyone by surprise. Duyeon Kim, visiting senior fellow, Korean Peninsula Future ForumFacebook Twitter Pinterest Photograph: NK NewsThis apparent nuclear test is not surprising, because we have been – and should continue to expect – North Korea to continue testing its nuclear devices and missiles. India tested two nuclear devices together before calling it quits, and I have wondered if or when North Korea would think about following suit. Cha Du-Hyeogn, Korean Institute of ReunificationPhotograph: NK NewsThis North Korean test is a cynical message to the Seoul government, which has been claiming that the North is undergoing an internal breakdown. John Delury, associate professor of Chinese Studies, Yonsei UniversityPhotograph: NK NewsThe North Korean regime is very aware of American politics.

Source: The Guardian September 09, 2016 14:37 UTC