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North Korea plans third nuclear test - Warns the United States.

  • 24-01-2013 05:30AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,248 ✭✭✭✭


    Just saw this on BBC news. But here is a link to the online article BBC News:
    In a statement carried by KCNA news agency, the top military body said the "high-level nuclear test" and more long-range rocket launches were aimed at its "arch-enemy", the US.

    The statement gave no time-frame for the test. North Korea has conducted two nuclear tests, in 2006 and 2009.

    The move comes two days after a UN Security Council resolution condemned Pyongyang's recent rocket launch.

    The Security Council also expanded sanctions against the communist country following its December launch, which was seen by the US and North Korea's neighbours as a banned test of long-range missile technology.

    North Korea said the rocket put a satellite into space.
    'Ready'

    The statement, which came from North Korea's National Defence Commission, hit out at the resolution as "illegal", before pledging a response.

    "We do not hide that the various satellites and long-range rockets we will continue to launch, as well as the high-level nuclear test we will proceed with, are aimed at our arch-enemy the United States," KCNA quoted it as saying.

    Recent reports from South Korean and US bodies which monitor North Korea's nuclear test sites have said North Korea could be preparing for a third test .......<click to read the rest>.......

    Things are beginning to get hot it seems.

    Its one thing for a nation to blatantly test weapons that could hit their enemies...But then to openly state that an upcoming test is solely designed to strike the heart of their enemy the united states. Not tagged with "only in defense" or any other crap. It really sends out a warning.

    I don't agree that the United States are allowed to have nuclear weapons but other countries that don't already have them "are not allowed" - But it can be seen as a bit worrying when another country is developing them whilst sticking their middle finger out saying "this is for you, dont mess with us"


    **edit***
    the bbc just updated its article. So i'll edit that in...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,949 ✭✭✭A Primal Nut


    I don't agree that the United States are allowed to have nuclear weapons but other countries that don't already have them "are not allowed

    For any leader of a country, one of the main foreign policy issues is to try to prevent your enemies getting nuclear weapons, if you are powerful enough. Its not a question of fairness.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,248 ✭✭✭✭B.A._Baracus


    For any leader of a country, one of the main foreign policy issues is to try to prevent your enemies getting nuclear weapons, if you are powerful enough. Its not a question of fairness.

    Oh I know the reason behind the choice. Its the best defense. But at the same time by refusing other countries to do so, you can also create enemies.
    But even apart from that the US and UN were moaning about Iran potentially making them.. but aint making too much of a ruckus against north korea. So I guess it comes down to "how big ones dick is" - proverbially of course :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Them Koreans be crazy.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Weathering


    Stiff test for America if it ever came to war. The N Koreans are fanatical and would fight to the last man


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Weathering wrote: »
    Stiff test for America if it ever came to war. The N Koreans are fanatical and would fight to the last man

    A lot of them are malnourished and downtrodden if the chance to overthrow the regeime came along they might turn.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Weathering


    kneemos wrote: »

    A lot of them are malnourished and downtrodden if the chance to overthrow the regeime came along they might turn.

    The army ain't malnorished. I get what your saying and I partly agree but they are brainwashed beyond belief. All their soldiers now were brought up with dictatorship they know nothing else. They're crazy


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭aaabbbb


    Just saw this on BBC news. But here is a link to the online article BBC News:



    Things are beginning to get hot it seems.

    Its one thing for a nation to blatantly test weapons that could hit their enemies...But then to openly state that an upcoming test is solely designed to strike the heart of their enemy the united states. Not tagged with "only in defense" or any other crap. It really sends out a warning.

    I don't agree that the United States are allowed to have nuclear weapons but other countries that don't already have them "are not allowed" - But it can be seen as a bit worrying when another country is developing them whilst sticking their middle finger out saying "this is for you, dont mess with us"

    Why can't we all just be friends ?! :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    This is just sabre-rattling from North Korea.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Weathering wrote: »
    The army ain't malnorished.

    Even in the last few years there have been reports of soldiers from the north risking minefields crossing the demilitarised zone to cross into the south because they were starving in their outposts.

    Most of of the country is underfed, including the army.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,283 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    They must be looking for another hand-out. The Fat Leader's fridge must need a refill.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Weathering


    Seaneh wrote: »

    Even in the last few years there have been reports of soldiers from the north risking minefields crossing the demilitarised zone to cross into the south because they were starving in their outposts.

    Most of of the country is underfed, including the army.
    They're still able to fire a gun. every army has deserters


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,149 ✭✭✭✭Zebra3


    I don't agree that the United States are allowed to have nuclear weapons but other countries that don't already have them "are not allowed" - But it can be seen as a bit worrying when another country is developing them whilst sticking their middle finger out saying "this is for you, dont mess with us"

    I think it can be seen as "a bit worrying" when you allow 500,000 kids to die because of sanctions and then bomb the sh*t out of two countries.
    Weathering wrote: »
    The army ain't malnorished. I get what your saying and I partly agree but they are brainwashed beyond belief. All their soldiers now were brought up with dictatorship they know nothing else. They're crazy

    As are American and British soldiers in Iraq "fighting for democracy". :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Zebra3 wrote: »
    I think it can be seen as "a bit worrying" when you allow 500,000 kids to die because of sanctions and then bomb the sh*t out of two countries.



    As are American and British soldiers in Iraq "fighting for democracy". :rolleyes:

    Don't think it's democracy they're fighting for plus they have a choice to join the army or not.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭Weathering


    kneemos wrote: »

    Don't think it's democracy they're fighting for plus they have a choice to join the army or not.

    He's being sarcastic man


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭crazygeryy


    This is just sabre-rattling from North Korea.

    it might be sabre rattling as you put it,but what if n. Korea actually aim and fire the thing at the usa.what then?
    another war?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Weathering wrote: »
    He's being sarcastic man

    Don't think he is,who knows?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,149 ✭✭✭✭Zebra3


    kneemos wrote: »
    Don't think it's democracy they're fighting for plus they have a choice to join the army or not.

    It was announced as one of the reasons for the US-led invasion and occupation of Iraq.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Zebra3 wrote: »
    It was announced as one of the reasons for the US-led invasion and occupation of Iraq.

    Makes it sound good doesn't it,the Americans love their democracy.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,296 ✭✭✭Frank Black


    Weathering wrote: »
    The N Koreans are fanatical and would fight to the last man

    You sound like you know what you're talking about.
    How long did you serve in North Korea before coming over here?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,681 ✭✭✭bodice ripper


    I have no problem with the US interfering with sovereign states, I just wish they would make better choices.


    Should have done something about North Korea AGES ago....


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,851 ✭✭✭intellectual dosser


    Weathering wrote: »
    They're still able to fire a gun. every army has deserters

    I'd imagine that US civilians have armed themselves better than the North Korean army since Sandy Hook. A couple of million soldiers that are ill equipped will find it tough against a couple of tomahawk missiles. I think most of their ships are even incapable of going around the Korean peninsula. A war between the US and North Korea would be over in 10 minutes.

    I wonder do they use the same courier to deliver their nuclear threats as they do to plea for aid?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    The Chinese might see it as an opportunity to side with the US and invade Korea to claim it as their own,"in the interest of world peace"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,283 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    I'd imagine that US civilians have armed themselves better than the North Korean army since Sandy Hook. A couple of million soldiers that are ill equipped will find it tough against a couple of tomahawk missiles. I think most of their ships are even incapable of going around the Korean peninsula. A war between the US and North Korea would be over in 10 minutes.

    I wonder do they use the same courier to deliver their nuclear threats as they do to plea for aid?

    A nuclear threat is their subtle way of begging for aid.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,405 ✭✭✭Lightbulb Sun



    You sound like you know what you're talking about.
    How long did you serve in North Korea before coming over here?
    Well, since the North Koreans are so brainwashed by the dictatorship I wouldn't disagree with his point.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,149 ✭✭✭✭Zebra3


    I'd imagine that US civilians have armed themselves better than the North Korean army since Sandy Hook. A couple of million soldiers that are ill equipped will find it tough against a couple of tomahawk missiles. I think most of their ships are even incapable of going around the Korean peninsula. A war between the US and North Korea would be over in 10 minutes.

    And how damage will be done to South Korea and Japan in those ten minutes? :rolleyes:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,496 ✭✭✭Boombastic


    Fair play to them, bloody yanks need sortin'


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,851 ✭✭✭intellectual dosser


    Zebra3 wrote: »
    And how damage will be done to South Korea and Japan in those ten minutes? :rolleyes:

    You tell me? They have nuclear warheads of some description but nothing reliable to launch them with. The rest of their arsenal is completely bull**** - most of the stuff they parade is fake or so it would seem.

    Is there something I'm missing? Whats going to wreak havoc in Japan or South Korea in a short space of time?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Zebra3 wrote: »
    And how damage will be done to South Korea and Japan in those ten minutes? :rolleyes:

    They wouldn't use nukes obviously.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,366 ✭✭✭✭Kylo Ren


    The glorious leader said 'lunch' not 'launch' you fools.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭Principal Skinner


    You're all hypocrites. Anyone with a half brain can see there's a big difference between the US or the UK having nuclear weapons and North Korea having nuclear weapons. You give out when the US impose sanctions, you give out when they send in the military, you give out when they don't send military (i.e. Syria).... At this stage no matter what the US do they get criticized.

    I notice the French military fighting terrorists has gotten pretty much no negative criticism (and rightly so)


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