South Korea’s nominee for defense minister, Gen. Suh Wook, said on Monday that North Korea is unlikely to test a submarine-launched ballistic missile around Oct. 10, given the short preparation time between now and then, when it celebrates the anniversary of the foundation of its ruling party.

“No activity involving an imminent SLBM launch is seen,” the sitting Army chief said in a written answer submitted to the parliamentary defense committee, set to open a hearing on Wednesday to look into Suh, who has been appointed as the new defense chief…

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