North Korean nuclear test would be 'unacceptable threat:' US
Source: via yahoo
Tue Oct 3, 10:13 AM ET
CAIRO (AFP) - A nuclear weapons test by North Korea "would pose an unacceptable threat to peace and stability in Asia and the world," the US State Department spokesman said in Cairo.
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"A provocative action of this nature would only further isolate the North Korean regime and deny the people of the north the benefits they so rightly deserve," Sean McCormack said.
"The US will continue to work with its allies and partners to discourage such a reckless action and will respond appropriately," he added.
Pyongyang announced earlier Tuesday that it would test nuclear weapons in response to US military threats and sanctions, jangling nerves worldwide just three months after its missile launches.
No date was given for the test but the shock announcement drew immediate and strongly worded condemnation from Japan, which warned that the reclusive communist state may make good on its threat.
