By Yeo Jun-suk
North Korea has renewed a threat to conduct an atmospheric nuclear test over the Pacific Ocean, fueling speculation as to when the reclusive regime will break its longest hiatus in military provocations in recent months.
But experts here said Thursday such a test is unlikely to happen, citing complicated risks involved. Some suggested that the North’s military inaction since Sept. 15 missile launch may reflect its dilemma over whether or not to sustain the level of military tensions with the US.
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