North Korea's 1st projectile firing of 2020 aimed at getting U.S. attention

North Korea's first projectile firing this year underscored its intention to prod the United States into shifting its focus to Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs, as the new coronavirus strain has drawn attention around the world.Following the spread of the pneumonia-causing virus, first detected in China's central city of Wuhan late last year, North Korea has stepped up efforts to head off the disease by taking measures, such as cutting off traffic to and from neighboring countries.At a key ruling party meeting in late December, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to unveil a "ne…READ FULL ARTICLE