Tuesday, April 9, 2013

North Korea Warns Foreigners To Leave South Korea In Latest 'Thermonuclear War' Threat



North Korea Warns Foreigners To Leave South Amid New Threats Of War -- Reuters

(Reuters) - North Korea intensified threats of an imminent conflict against the United States and the South on Tuesday, warning foreigners to evacuate South Korea to avoid being dragged into "thermonuclear war".

The North's latest message belied an atmosphere free of anxiety in the South Korean capital, where the city center was bustling with traffic and offices operated normally.

Pyongyang has shown no sign of preparing its 1.2 million-strong army for war, indicating the threat could be aimed partly at bolstering Kim Jong-un, 30, the third in his family to lead the country.

The North, which threatens the United States and its "puppet", South Korea, on a daily basis, is marking anniversaries this week that could be accompanied by strong statements or military displays.

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More News On New North Korean Threats

NKorea urges foreigners to vacate South Korea -- AP
Evacuate, North Korea urges foreigners in latest 'thermo-nuclear war' threat -- The Telegraph
North Korea: Foreigners should evacuate South Korea -- BBC
Evacuate, North Korea urges foreigners in new threat -- The Telegraph
North Korea Warns Foreigners in South of Nuclear War -- New York Times
Nuclear war on the Korean peninsula? North Korea warns foreigners to leave. -- Christian Science Monitor
SKorean Security Official: NKorea’s Warning To Diplomats May Be Setting Stage For Missile Test -- Washington Post/AP
N Korea's evacuation warning 'is rhetoric' -- The Telegraph

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