Tensions between North and South Korea to escalate further after joint office bombed, analysts say
The isolated nation has been trying get relief on international sanctions, many of which are in place due to its nuclear program.
"What the Kim regime knows is more aggression rather than confession or compromise on the nuclear issue. So I think we are going to see some provocative action," said Brookings' Pak. "Whenever the U.S. leader seems weak or distracted, that's usually when North Korea comes out swinging," Lee told CNBC'sThe U.S. is currently in the throes of handling the coronavirus pandemic and a spate of anti-racism protests ahead of the November presidential election.
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