Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Is North Korea Getting Ready For A Nuclear Test?

A satellite image of the Yongbyon nuclear facility, 62 miles north of Pyongyang, taken in 2002 where North Korea carried out an underground nuclear test in 2006. Daily Mail

Is North Korea Readying A Nuclear Test? -- CNN

The U.S. has seen no significant signs that North Korea is readying a nuclear test, a senior military official said, responding to questions about a Reuters report from Beijing that the reclusive regime has "almost completed" preparations for a third nuclear test, citing a "senior source with close ties to Pyongyang and Beijing."

U.S. officials said it would not be surprising should North Korea go ahead with a test, given its history of following missile tests with other provocative actions. However, a senior U.S. military official told CNN's Mike Mount that the U.S. has "seen no overt indications that there is any movement afoot do" a nuclear test.

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More News On North Korea Getting Ready For A Third Nuclear Test

North Korea's nuclear test ready "soon" - source -- Reuters
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No Sign of North Korea Nuclear Test Amid Threats, U.S. Says -- Bloomberg
North Korea's nuclear tests -- BBC

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