Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Expectations Are For An Imminent North Korean Nuclear Test

Photo: A satellite image of the North Korean nuclear test site was taken April 18 by the GeoEye commercial satellite company and shows stepped-up activity in preparation for a nuclear test, say researchers at the U.S.-Korea Institute of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Credit: 38 North website

Expectation Grows For Potential North Korean Nuclear Test -- Voice of America

North Korea is giving no official indication it is preparing a third attempted nuclear test. But reports abroad say such an underground detonation could come at any time.

Some regional media outlets are reporting a North Korea nuclear test is expected between early and mid-May.

One report, in the Joong-Ang Ilbo in South Korea, quotes a diplomatic source in Washington as saying the United States has told South Korea such a detonation could occur as soon as this week.

Asked about that, a U.S. diplomat in Seoul replied the Embassy does not comment on “security matters.”

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More News On Reports Of An Imminent North Korean Nuclear Test

NK nuclear test seen 'imminent' -- Korea Times
Satellite images show activity at N. Korea nuclear site -- RT
N.Korean Nuclear Test 'Within 2 Weeks' -- Chosun Ilbo
N. Korea may conduct nuclear test this week, U.S. tells Seoul: report -- The Mainichi
Satellite photos show intense activity at N. Korea nuclear site -- L.A. Times
Satellite photos show preparations for new North Korea nuclear test -- The Telegraph
North Korea nuclear test 'could take place this week' -- The Telegraph
South Korea, U.S. Will Work to Meet North Korea Nuclear Threat -- Bloomberg
S. Korea envoy to visit China amid nuke test concern -- AFP
Iranian scientists may attend N. Korea nuclear test -- Jerusalem Post

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