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[hereinbeijing]

In the followin sentence, what does "common sense dictates mean? Given the North's track record of provocative behavior and definace of the United Nations, "common sense" would dictate that it is preparing for another nuclear test, South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Won Tan-Jae told reporters.

[007]

Well, common sense dictates that your question doesn't make sense!

[Mister Al]

It means " it's pretty fecking obvious" that................

or more politely...."many would agree" that.............

[fluffyhamster]

"it should be pretty obvious to everyone (i.e. all who have been observing North Korea's behaviour all along up to now) that NK is very likely preparing another nuclear test". Something like that.