Thursday, June 3, 2010

North Korean envoy warns war could erupt soon

A North Korean envoy said war could erupt because of tension over the sinking of a South Korean warship.  "The present situation of the Korean peninsula is so grave that a war may break out any moment," North Korea's deputy ambassador, Ri Jang Gon, told the United Nations-sponsored Conference on Disarmament.  Ri also repeated that North Korea had nothing to do with the sinking.  Ri also accused South Korea of trying to ignite a a campaign against the DPRK.  South Korean ambassador Im Han-taek voiced his regret at Ri's remarks, adding: "We believe it is only for propaganda purposes."

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6523NM20100603

Submitted by Derald Willey

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