Missiles are paraded in Pyongyang on Saturday to celebrate the birthday of North Korean founder Kim Il-sung.
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump’s sudden strike on Syria and Washington’s doubling down on aggressive military posturing has led to wide speculation that Pyongyang could be the next target for unilateral action.
Even though the administration has indicated that military option is among the options under review, there are many signs that North Korea is not Syria – as military action against the former carries far greater risks.
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