North Korea’s Nuclear Activities Destabilize Region, U.S. Commander Says

From The U.S. Department Of Defense:

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008 – North Korea’s assertions of its nuclear weapons capability and the likelihood that it’s proliferating weapons of mass destruction represent a huge security risk for the region and the world, the top U.S. commander in Korea told Pentagon reporters today.

“I worry about it every day,” Army Gen. Walter “Skip” Sharp, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, said of concerns that North Korea is exporting its weapons of mass destruction and missile technology to those who could use it against the United States and other countries.

“So am I confident it’s not happening? No,” Sharp continued. “But I think it’s one of the concerns that we have with North Korea and will continue to have in the future.”

Sharp declined to verify news reports that North Korea conducted a short-range missile test yesterday, but said the United States is keeping a close eye on these and related developments.

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My Comment: Its pending collapse will destabilize the region even more. This is a no win situation for everyone .... especially for the North Korean people.