Observers have interpreted the threat as another round of diplomatic brinkmanship aimed at winning quick concessions on aid from the US and other countries taking part in multilateral nuclear talks.

• 观察家推测，此次威胁是朝鲜又一轮的高风险外交手段，旨在使参加多边核谈判的美国等多国在提供援助的方面尽快做出让步。