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It's my understanding that they withdrew from that treaty.
They no like us none to well. Which is part of the rhetoric. But yeah, not adhering to the non proliferation treaty is the main thing.
originally posted by: BlueAjah
a reply to: D8Tee
Their dear leader makes threats almost daily to use those nukes on the US, South Korea, etc.
originally posted by: Winterpain
How reliable is Pravada? According to their site, the North has ordered an evacuation of their people. They plan to kick out 25% or 600,000 people of the cities population... If this is true it makes me fear something may actually happen.
Pravadareport - North orders evacuation
~Winter
originally posted by: D8Tee
a reply to: Wookiep
unveiling of the ICBM
originally posted by: Wookiep
Once again, I'm really surprised that ATS isn't covering this.
Foreign journalists in North Korea gather for 'big event' amid tensions
Some are saying nuke test, others are saying it could be anything from showing off a new skyscraper to Kimmy announcing he got a new hair cut.
Last tweet from Journalists said they had to leave their laptops, phones and lighters on the bus. Supposedly they are on their way to the location of this "big event".
This was a few hours ago. Have not seen any other updates on it yet.
originally posted by: Wookiep
originally posted by: D8Tee
a reply to: Wookiep
unveiling of the ICBM
Do you know this for certain or just speculating?
Honestly, I would be curious as to what the U.S. reaction will be if this turns out to be a hydrogen nuke test. Even an ICBM test would be interesting at this point. The BIG day isn't till Sat. NK could be planning to do both tests in a show of defiance.
Or, it could turn out to be nothing. We shall see...
Today's "big and important event" in North Korea turned out to be the opening of a new street, according to Reuters journalist James Pearson