North Korea to boost nuclear deterrent after U.S. pressure
Source: Reuters
North Korea to boost nuclear deterrent after U.S. pressure
By Ju-min Park
SEOUL | Tue May 22, 2012 8:35am EDT
(Reuters) - Isolated North Korea stepped up its war of words against the United States on Tuesday, vowing to boost its nuclear deterrent after Washington warned Pyongyang of further sanctions if it did not abandon its atomic program.
The North's foreign ministry spokesman said via the official KCNA news agency that it would "bolster its nuclear deterrent as long as the United States was continuing with its hostile policies" and that it planned "countermeasures" following pressure from Washington.
Last week, world leaders meeting in the United States said the isolated North needed to adhere to international norms on nuclear issues and said it would face more isolation if it "continues down the path of provocation".
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