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South Korean report claims North may test third nuclear device next year amid rising tensions on the peninsula. Last Modified: 24 Dec 2010 06:04 GMT | ||
North Korea may carry out a third nuclear test next year and the possibility for bilateral "There is a possibility for North Korea carrying out its third nuclear test to seek improvement in its nuclear weapons production capability, keep the military tension high and promote Kim Jong-un's status as the next leader," the report said, referring to Kim Jong-il's youngest son and the country's heir apparent. However, some observers have said the North is unlikely, in the near-term at least, to launch further attacks against the South like last month's shelling of Yeonpyeong or the alleged sinking in March of the Cheonan warship. The South accuses North Korea of sinking the vessel, though the North denies involvement. China, the impoverished North's only major ally, has urged dialogue to resolve the crisis and has been reluctant lay to blame, frustrating Washington and its allies which want Beijing to do more to rein in on Pyongyang. Barack Obama, the US president, is expected to press this point when Hu Jintao, the Chinese president, visits the US on January 19. | ||
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Source: Agencies |
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N Korea 'may conduct' nuclear test
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