Friday, April 17, 2009

Obama's Reaction to Korean Tension

by James Hoffman

North Korea has created tension, prodominantly to South Korea, but essential to other countries around the globe, the United States amongst them. The tension is a result of what North Korea proclaims as a communication statellite launch. However, South Korea has suspicion that the "satellite launch" is a cover up for nuclear missile activity.
Apart from discussing economy at the G-20 summit, President Obama has also met with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak to discuss this issue. Obama has sided with Lee and they are dtermined to take a united approach in making sure that there is no dangerous threat regarding the launch. Japan and South Korea suggested that North Korea's actions of a missile launch would be a violation of the United Nation Security Council.
Questions regarding the status of North Koreas launch are unanswered, but Obama and Lee are committed to dismantling any possible nuclear activity. As this issue remains tense Lee has anounced that he will visit Obama June 16 for any further updates.

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