South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure
- SEOUL: South Korea estimates North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads, its defence minister said on Thursday (Aug 20), citing a range significantly higher than US President Donald Trump's recent assertion that Pyongyang has 57 nuclear weapons.
- Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have around 80 to 120 warheads, although he cautioned it was difficult to determine an exact figure.
- "We usually see it as around 80 to 120, but it is considerably limited to state an exact number," Ahn told a parliamentary committee.
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- SEOUL: South Korea estimates North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads, its defence minister said on Thursday (Aug 20), citing a range significantly higher than US President Donald Trump's recent assertion that Pyongyang has 57 nuclear weapons.
- Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have around 80 to 120 warheads, although he cautioned it was difficult to determine an exact figure.
- "We usually see it as around 80 to 120, but it is considerably limited to state an exact number," Ahn told a parliamentary committee.
Sources: CNA