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North Korea Declares MARTIAL LAW
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[quote:Don'tBeAfraid:MV8yMTI0ODk3XzM1OTIzMTA4X0E2OUQ1ODI5] Here's an editorial from the Bejing Review in which the author argues that China doesn't have as much control over NK which is a very bad sign. That means that an expert on Chinese relations doesn't believe in the final analysis that China will stay the hand of NK from nuclear testing. It's giving tacit approval in effect since much hinges upon the Chinese making NK come to its senses. http://www.bjreview.com.cn/world/txt/2013-02/04/content_516310.htm http://www.bjreview.com.cn/world/txt/2013-02/04/content_516310_2.htm "Balance and stability on the Korean Peninsula serve China's interests. It voted for the UN Security Council Resolution 2087 on condition that basic concerns such as avoiding excessive provocation against Pyongyang and recognizing the importance of the six-party talks were met. The talks, which involve South Korea, North Korea, China, the United States, Japan and Russia, were launched in 2003 with the purpose of resolving the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue before grinding to a halt in December 2008. China makes every effort to safeguard peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula not because it wants to help other countries manage North Korea but out of consideration for its own interests. In the eyes of the Chinese, Washington's strategic containment of North Korea is closely linked to its efforts to hedge against China due to the intimate bonds between China and North Korea cemented by history and geopolitical interests. Since North Korea is a country with a high nationalistic spirit, [b][color=olive][color=green]China's influence over Pyongyang is not as significant as the West has touted. China's unique role in Northeast Asia lies in the prudent and intelligent projection of its influence in light of its strategic and shared interests. The United States should not question China's forthrightness when communicating with Pyongyang, nor should it expect China to take dramatic actions against North Korea for U.S. interests and become the last straw to break its neighbor's back.[/color][/color][/b] [/quote]
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Jong-un issues a martial law order
한·미 양국 '초비상'… 北, 결국 사고 칠 듯 Jan 31,2013
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un issued a secret order to “complete preparations for a nuclear weapons test between Tuesday and yesterday” and carry it out sometime soon, a source told the JoongAng Ilbo.
Kim also reportedly said, “The country will be under martial law starting from midnight Jan. 29 and all the frontline and central units should be ready for a war,” the source said.
The North’s state media reported Sunday that Kim convened an emergency meeting with top defense and security officials on Saturday. It said Kim made a stern command to take “effective, high-profile state measures” and “assigned specific tasks” to officials. The measures were sparked by new sanctions unanimously passed by the United Nations Security Council on North Korean entities and individuals, including travel bans and asset freezes, the media said. The reports boosted speculation that Kim is preparing a third nuclear weapons test.
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