The United States believes there is a "
real possibility
" that North Korea will conduct "
another missile launch
" or "
a nuclear test
" during Joe Biden's trip to Asia, said Wednesday May 18 one of his advisers.
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On the eve of the departure of the American president for a long-awaited diplomatic tour of the region, "
we are ready for all eventualities, including such a provocation while we are in South Korea or Japan
", said Jake Sullivan , White House national security adviser.