What are the implications of North Korea's continued missile tests?

North Korea continues its missile tests. What are the implications of North Korea's continued provocations?

Norht Korea continues its missile test. Source: Getty Image

The North fired a ballistic missile believed to be a Scud type early Monday morning. It was launched eastward from near Wonsan before landing in the East Sea.

 

The test was the 9th provocation this year and the third since the inauguration of Moon's administration.

 

Korean political commentator Jung-sik Seo analyses.