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Defense chief says N. Korean military plane activities on 'unusual' rise

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SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has shown an "unusual increase" in inspecting its artillery's readiness and carrying out air force flight operations, heightening tensions in the region, Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo said Friday.
The South Korean defense chief made the remark in a congratulatory message for a commissioning ceremony of medical and veterinary officers, noting that the North has been concentrating on its weapons development while remaining unresponsive to offers for talks.

A Joint Chiefs of Staff officer earlier said there has been an increase in North Korea's surveillance activities in skies near its demarcation line with China over the Yellow Sea, adding that some maritime and air spaces over the body of waters have not been clearly declared either by Pyongyang or Beijing.

 
Tension between Kim and Xi?
I suppose DPRK could just as easily be concerned with unwanted influence from China as the west.
China would have more inroads in DPRK than almost any other nation and they have just as much at stake.
 
train probably belonging to Kim Jong Un has been parked at the Leadership Railway Station servicing his Wonsan compound since at least April 21, according to commercial satellite imagery. The train’s presence does not prove the whereabouts of the North Korean leader or indicate anything about his health, but it does lend weight to reports that Kim is staying at an elite area on the country’s eastern coast.

 
There are numerous clips out there this afternoon 'claiming' to showcase PLA machinery on the move in and around #Dandong, China; a strategic city situated along the border with #NorthKorea.

From what I can tell, none seem true. Here are a few...

Video A:

* Bystanders are in short sleeves despite 0-20 degree centigrade temperatures.

* No Korean street signage; a common site in commercial Dandong.

* Users say this is an intersection in Yancheng City (Jiangsu Province); far from the DPRK. https://t.co/08CBIQ7Fhh
 
Looks like Rocketman has bit the dust. Hopefully whoever tries to take control does not do anything stupid. We can only hope this picture is real and the world has one less Tyrant from hell breathing air.
 
Looks like Rocketman has bit the dust. Hopefully whoever tries to take control does not do anything stupid. We can only hope this picture is real and the world has one less Tyrant from hell breathing air.

This is still not confirmed. It's beeing discussed >here< .
I stated a few thoughts on this situation. But for now it remains unclear.
 
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