U.S. President Barack Obama visits U.S. military personnel stationed at Observation Post Ouellette along the Demilitarized Zone which borders North and South Korea, outside Seoul. 2012 REUTERS/Larry Downing
Reuters: South Korea seeks U.S. strategic weapons after North's nuclear test
South Korea is in talks with the United States to deploy U.S. strategic weapons on the Korean peninsula, a South Korean military official said on Thursday, a day after North Korea said it successfully tested a hydrogen nuclear device.
South Korea also said it would resume propaganda broadcasts by loudspeaker into North Korea from Friday, which is likely to infuriate its isolated rival, in response to its fourth nuclear test.
The United States and weapons experts voiced doubts the device North Korea tested on Wednesday was a hydrogen bomb, but calls mounted for more sanctions against it for its rogue nuclear program.
The underground explosion angered China, which was not given prior notice although it is North Korea's main ally, pointing to a strain in their ties.
WNU Editor: As I had mentioned yesterday .... expect a huge arms build-up .... North Korea's Nuclear Test Will Result In A Missile Defense Build-up By Japan And South Korea.
