North Korea Test Nukes

[dmegametal#1]

North Korea has claimed to carry out what its neighbours have long feared -- the test of a nuclear weapon. Geological services claim to have detected evidence of a possible test.


CTV.ca News Staff


"The nuclear test is a historic event that brought happiness to our military and people," said a quote carried Monday by the Korean Central News Agency, the communist state's official agency.

"The nuclear test will contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the Korean peninsula and surrounding region."

The agency said there had been no radioactive leakage from the test site and that it was carried out with "with indigenous wisdom and technology 100 per cent."

Yonhap, the South Korean news agency, reported that South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun is huddling with his security advisers to plan a response.

The test occurred at 9:36 p.m. EDT Sunday night (10:36 a.m. local time on Monday), it said, citing defence officials as a source.

An official at South Korea's seismic monitoring centre told The Associated Press that they measured a 3.6-magnitude event about the time of the alleged test, and that the event wasn't a natural one. The U.S. Geological Survey claims to have detected a 4.2-magnitude tremor about that time.

If the claim is true, North Korea would become the ninth member of the world's nuclear weapons club.

The North had been threatening such a test as part of its deterrent against what it claims is a possible U.S. invasion. The U.S. has said it has no plans to invade the country it once called part of an "axis of evil."

The United States, South Korea, Japan and China have all warned North Korea, a secretive communist state, against the test.

The UN Security Council added its voice to the mix on Friday.

For the past year, the North has boycotted six-party talks aimed at getting it to end its attempt to develop a nuclear arsenal.

In 2003, North Korea pulled out of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty when the U.S. accused it of a secret nuclear program.

Earlier this year, worry over a possible test escalated when the U.S. and Japan reported suspicious activity at a suspected test site.

The international community became further alarmed when North Korea carried out missile tests this summer. One missile, the Taepodong-2, is reportedly capable of reaching some parts of the United States. However, that missile's test is believed to have failed.

[Leighton]

I'm glad Metallica got their Seoul fix out of the way.

[King_Nothing]

This is going to get ugly before it gets better.....like Leighton said, good thing Metallica was already in Seoul, but im sure now that this happened, they would cancel if they did not play there already.

[MetDream]

The UN security counsel, in an unpredicted move, unanimously voted to condemn South Korea. Economic Sanctions are being called for. However, there are those in power stating this might lead to war. Just great.

[Invaders]

I'm glad Metallica got their Seoul fix out of the way.

excuse me but did they nuke seoul also?

[Leighton]

I'm glad Metallica got their Seoul fix out of the way.

excuse me but did they nuke seoul also?

Nah, but it'll be the first place to go, if Il decides to use them. I'm not overtly concerned cause I've seen little to suggest he's after more real estate then he's already got.

PS. You're excused.

[dmegametal#1]

probally the rumours of a American invasion!!!

[Doin]

From what I have read North Korea have a 'no fire first' policy on nukes. I think it's just Kim Jong Il trying to flex international muscle however he is just isolating himself further by doing this. They have a defence first policy whereby spending on defence comes before anything else.

Sounds like a very bizarre country.

Check out these threads.

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/sh ... hp?t=82755
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITBqRSMBWaM

[Danallica]

I think it's doubtful that any immediate conflict would arise from this, NK would have just too much to lose to instigate something with anyone. The obvious problem that this causes is the potential for another nuclear arms race in area of the world which isn't overtly stable.

[Fadingtoblack]

Hmm I'm sure the UN will send them a very nasty worded letter, that'll show 'em for sure


NK is bloody retarded though if they think this will IMPROVE the security of the nation, if anything it's done the opposite.


I feel so sorry for the populace, they're kept in poverty 50 years behind the rest of the world just so a few fat dictators can get their power fix, makes me sick. Check those photos Doin posted above....