Thursday, July 14, 2011

Fears Of North Korean Provocation Voiced By Top U.S. Commander

SOUTH KOREAN MINISTER - U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin in Seoul, South Korean, July 14, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

Mullen: North Korea Remains A Danger -- CNN

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- The threat from North Korea -- which started a war with South Korea in 1950 and launched two attacks against the South last year -- is very real and they could well attack again. That's the candid view of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen.

"North Korea shows no sign of relenting in pursuit of its capabilities and I'm not convinced they won't provoke again," he told reporters. "I've said for a long time the only thing that is predictable about North Korea is their unpredictability."

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More News On Adm. Mullen Voicing His Concerns On North Korea

Top US military officer warns of NKorean threat -- Seattle PI/AP
N. Korea May Provoke Again, Creates ‘Urgency,’ Mullen Says -- Bloomberg
Mullen says N. Korea poses ''very real'' threat -- Yahoo News/AFP
At Yongsan, Mullen stresses importance of keeping close eye on N. Korea, China -- Stars and Stripes
Mullen Warns South Korea of Continued Threat from North -- Voice of America
Mullen: North Korea Poses "Very Real" Threat -- Defense News/AFP
Mullen says N. Korea poses ''very real'' threat -- AFP
North Korea must be stopped from more attacks: Admiral Mullen -- FOX News/Reuters
Mullen Seeks Multilateral Deterrence Against North Korea -- US Department of Defense
No Hints North Korea Open to Denuclearization: Mullen -- Global Security Newswire
Commander named for U.S. Forces Korea -- UPI
Sharp bids farewell, Thurman assumes command in Korea -- Army.mil

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