North Korea Prepares ICBM Launch Ahead of Election

South Korean intelligence reports indicate that North Korea has deployed a mobile launcher in preparation for a potential intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, possibly coinciding with the U.S. presidential election on November 5. South Korean MPs highlighted that while the launcher is ready, no missile has yet been loaded. This launch could serve as a demonstration of North Korea's advancing strategic capabilities, with speculation that it may also conduct its seventh nuclear test around the same time. Furthermore, South Korean lawmakers disclosed North Korea's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, revealing that North Korean troops are training in Russian military terminology and receiving assistance to launch a military reconnaissance satellite. The situation reflects North Korea's strategic maneuvers amid heightened global attention. Kim Jong Un is reportedly increasing his personal security due to fears of assassination.