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Residents in a Chinese city near the North Korean border said they have no way to protect themselves in the face of Pyongyang’s recent nuclear weapons test. North Korea carried out a nuclear test on Wednesday (January 6), although the U.S. government and weapons experts doubt Pyongyang’s assertion that the device it exploded was a powerful hydrogen bomb. The test angered both the United States and China, which was not given prior notice. Residents in […]
South Korea said on Friday (January 8) it was not yet considering shutting down the Kaesong industrial complex run jointly with North Korea, located north of the rivals’ border, after the North’s latest nuclear test this week. “We’re not at the stage that we can say whether we will close (the Kaesong Industrial Complex) or pull out (people),” said South Korean Unification Ministry spokesman, Jeong Joon-hee, at a news briefing. The Unification Ministry also said […]
The Department of Foreign Affairs asked the overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia to take extra precautions as well as avoid crowded places as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran continues to rise. According to OFWs in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s security measures were strictly felt, with checkpoints inspecting all motorists. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
South Korean Defence Minister Han Min-koo said on Thursday (January 7) he discussed with U.S. counterpart Ash Carter North Korea’s latest nuclear test. Han said Carter reaffirmed the ‘ironclad’ commitment to the South. “Secretary Carter reaffirmed the ironclad commitment of the United States to the defence of the Republic of Korea, and that this commitment includes all aspects of the United States’ extended deterrence,” said Han at a briefing in Seoul. The two defence chiefs […]
North Korea said it successfully tested a powerful nuclear bomb even though experts voiced doubt the device set off by the isolated nation was as advanced as Pyongyang claimed. While North Korea has a long history of voicing bellicose rhetoric against the United States and its Asian allies, the assertion by Pyongyang on Wednesday (January 6) that it had tested a hydrogen device, much more powerful than an atomic bomb, came as a surprise. North […]
Residents in Yanji, a Chinese city not far from the North Korean border, expressed concern and fear on Thursday (January 7), a day after North Korea’s latest nuclear test. North Korea said it successfully tested a powerful nuclear bomb on Wednesday (January 6), drawing threats of further sanctions even though the United States and weapons experts voiced doubts the device was as advanced as the isolated nation claimed. The underground explosion shook the earth so […]
Political analysts in the Middle East have voiced fears this week that the severing of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran could threaten the stability of the region. Following Saudi Arabia’s lead, more Gulf nations have either severed diplomatic relations with Iran or recalled ambassadors as the dispute spreads across the Middle East. “Saudi Arabia and Iran have a great impact on regional affairs, especially on issues with Yemen in the last two years. […]
South Koreans expressed concerns on Wednesday (January 6) after North Korea’s nuclear test. North Korea’s state TV on Wednesday announced the reclusive country had successfully conducted a test of a miniaturised hydrogen nuclear device. One Seoul resident said he was worried about North Korea’s claim that it had used a hydrogen bomb for its fourth nuclear test. “I hear this is the first time it has ever used a hydrogen bomb for its nuclear test […]
South Korean President Park Geun-hye headed a National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Wednesday (January 6) in Seoul, after North Korea said it had successfully tested a hydrogen nuclear device. “So now, our government has to take decisive measures against any additional provocations by North Korea and work with the international community to make sure the isolated country pays the price for its latest nuclear test,” Park said during the meeting. “This nuclear test is […]
Jolts caused by the hydrogen bomb test of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Wednesday morning were strongly felt in northeast China areas that border the DPRK. The quakes cracked the playground at a high school in Yanji City of northeast China’s Jilin Province. Residents and students in relevant areas were evacuated after the quakes were felt. Monitoring cameras placed at expressway sections in Jilin also recorded quakes caused by the hydrogen bomb test. The […]
South Korea said on Wednesday (January 6) it would take all possible measures, including possible United Nations sanctions, to ensure Pyongyang pays the price after its fourth nuclear test. “Our government strongly condemns North Korea ignoring repeated warnings from us and the international community and pushing ahead with the fourth nuclear test, which clearly violated the U.N. resolutions,” Cho Tae-yong, a senior security official at the South Korean presidential office said. “We will take all […]
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry held an emergency meeting on Wednesday (January 6) in Seoul, after North Korea announced it had conducted a fourth nuclear test. South Korea’s First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lim Sung-nam, presided over the meeting and strongly condemned North Korea. “As we all know, North Korea’s provocation is a complete violation of Security Council resolutions and a serious challenge to world peace and security,” he said. “South Korean foreign ministry will […]
