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N. Korea threatens Australia with Nuclear Strike
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| occrider |
Jackasses ...
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003...8034977622.html
N Korean warns Australia could face nuclear strike
July 15 2003
Australian could face a nuclear attack from North Korea if it got involved in an international force to stop ships carrying weapons of mass destruction, an unofficial spokesman for the North Korean government has warned.
Australia has agreed to take part in maritime exercises which may lead to the establishment of an international operation to stop the weapons trade by counties such as North Korea.
Kim Myong-Chol from the Centre for Korean-American Peace last night said if North Korean ships were stopped at sea, North Korea could turn its nuclear arsenal on Australia.
Mr Myong-Chol said North Korea had reprocessed 8000 nuclear fuel rods at the Yongbyon nuclear facility, and had nuclear missiles pointed at the United States.
He said North Korea also had missiles capable of hitting Australia.
"If Australia become part of American manipulation against North Korea, North Korea reserve the right to strike back on Australia," Mr Myong-Chol told ABC TV's Lateline program.
"That is official North Korean position.
"If Australia become part of American operation, North Korean response is to attack Australia."
Mr Myong-Chol said North Korea had the ability to strike Australia at any time.
He said North Korea had been monitored Australian involvement in talks to set up the force in Brisbane last week.
"North Korea is carefully monitoring all Australian behaviour, so Australia must be careful in its behaviour to North Korea," Mr Myong-Chol said.
He warned prime minister John Howard, who will visit South Korea this week, to be careful in his talks with Asian leaders.
"The North Korean message is to be careful in talking," Mr Myong-Chol said.
"Otherwise, harm to Australia."
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| surferfb |
| That is some very scary . |
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| occrider |
| quote: | Originally posted by surferfb
That is some very scary . |
Yup ... the decision to reactivate ABM research is not such a stupid idea after all. Who knows ... maybe we're setting up some abm systems in Australia and Japan. I doubt the press has all the info on how effective they are. |
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| intrinsic |
| im all for diplomacy, but something needs to be done about north korea before they actually go through with these threats. the UN security council needs to strap on their jock straps and do something before i goto blockbuster and rent Commando so I can take on the entire north korean army. |
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| DrummeRaver86 |
| Holy ....that's really frightening. But somehow, I don't think that NK would launch. |
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| drgoodvibe |
| quote: | Originally posted by DrummeRaver86
Holy ....that's really frightening. But somehow, I don't think that NK would launch. |
I have a bad feeling about NK. Seems like they might have the cojones to do it if they feel like there up against the wall. Can't forget that there selling of weapons to other nations is one of the few incomes that country has. NK has NO natural resources, so it basically bullies, and blackmails countries like South Korea and the U.S into getting what it wants. NK feels that if it nukes Australia the U.S wont retiliate with nukes against NK, i'm sure it also feels that if there was a full scale invasion it could defend its borders with its million man army. There would be MASSIVE u.s casualities if that ever happend, so i'm thinking that NK believes that its in a position to throw around its wait in the Asian Pacific region. |
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| DrummeRaver86 |
| quote: | Originally posted by drgoodvibe
I have a bad feeling about NK. Seems like they might have the cojones to do it if they feel like there up against the wall. Can't forget that there selling of weapons to other nations is one of the few incomes that country has. NK has NO natural resources, so it basically bullies, and blackmails countries like South Korea and the U.S into getting what it wants. NK feels that if it nukes Australia the U.S wont retiliate with nukes against NK, i'm sure it also feels that if there was a full scale invasion it could defend its borders with its million man army. There would be MASSIVE u.s casualities if that ever happend, so i'm thinking that NK believes that its in a position to throw around its wait in the Asian Pacific region. |
This is true. One thing I hate about Kim Jong Il is the fact that he is such a shrewd politician. He knows that he can pressure the U.S. But I think that the U.S. would respond harshly if Australia was attacked. |
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| fuct4less |
| quote: | | Mr Myong-Chol said North Korea had reprocessed 8000 nuclear fuel rods at the Yongbyon nuclear facility, and had nuclear missiles pointed at the United States. |
most likely they'd hit a target on the west coast - california
most likely they'd attack a major area that has a major influence on american technology - bay area
... im really in scared now :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: |
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| DrummeRaver86 |
| quote: | Originally posted by fuct4less
most likely they'd hit a target on the west coast - california
most likely they'd attack a major area that has a major influence on american technology - bay area
... im really in scared now :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: |
the threat against the US is old news by now, don't worry about it. |
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| fuct4less |
| i know, but its still very disturbing to think what could happen. ever seen any pictures of corpses from nagasaki? when you see like that you realize that something like that should happen never again |
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| DrummeRaver86 |
| quote: | Originally posted by fuct4less
i know, but its still very disturbing to think what could happen. ever seen any pictures of corpses from nagasaki? when you see like that you realize that something like that should happen never again |
Hey, I know what you mean, it's scary . But I don't think that the people on the West Coast should worry too much right now. Kim Jong Il won't use his only bargaining tool. |
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| fuct4less |
| yeah i know that there is nothing to worry about right now, but i cant help thinking that bush is going to do something very stupid in the near future. |
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