Saturday, June 12, 2010

Tensions On The Korean Peninsula Continues -- News Updates June 12/13, 2010


North Korea Renews Threat on Propaganda -- New York Times

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea renewed its threats on Saturday to destroy South Korean propaganda loudspeakers, vowing a “merciless strike” that could turn Seoul into “a sea of flame.”

While such bellicose language is common in North Korea’s official news media, the threats underscore the continuing tensions here since the March sinking of a South Korean warship. South Korea has responded with measures like curtailing trade with the North and resuming psychological warfare broadcasts along heavily fortified border between the nations.

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More News On The Korean Peninsula

NKorea vows to blow up South propaganda facilities -- Seattle PI/AP
N.Korea warns it could turn Seoul into 'sea of flame' -- AFP
N. Korea threatens 'sea of fire' in 16 years -- Korea Times
North Korea Threatens South -- Voice of America
North Korea Threatens to Strike South’s Loudspeakers -- Bloomberg Businessweek
North Korea warns South again over loudspeakers -- Reuters

U.N. report raises concerns about North Korea sanctions -- Reuters
Clinton appoints coordinator for sanctions against Iran, DPRK -- Xinhuanet

Myanmar denies nuclear cooperation with North Korea -- AFP
Myanmar denies nuclear plans, North Korean help -- Reuters
Myanmar denies links to N. Korea -- The Hindu

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