Averting Nucleur Threat: South Korea tells its side of the story
AMBASSADOR OF THE KOREAN REPUBLIC KIM CHAN-WOO says that the window of dialogue with North Korea is open but that this should not be interpreted as a sign of weakness. This follows weeks of tensions on the Korean peninsula with North Korea threatening of nuclear war and demanding recognition as a nuclear weapons state. He was interviewed by DEA'S COMMISSIONING EDITOR JANE MWANGI.
It is most unfortunate for North Korea to continue provoking the Republic of Korea (South Korea), as this may have a very negative effect on the Korean Peninsula. The Government of the Republic of Korea headed by H.E. President Park Geun-hye, together with Korean people are very much resolute against North Korea's provocations.It should be noted that when North Korea launched nuclear test, the third of its kind, on February 12, 2013, the UN Security Council condemned it in the strongest terms with its resolution 2094. The UN Security Council reaffirmed its decision for North Korea to abandon all nuclear weapons and programs, all weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner..... Read More
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