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Did you hear the bang? North Korea tests a nuclear bomb
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thepeel



Joined: 08 Aug 2004

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 6:58 pm    Post subject: Did you hear the bang? North Korea tests a nuclear bomb Reply with quote

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North Korea Says Nuclear Test Successful

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea's official news agency said Monday the country has performed a successful nuclear test.


http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/K/KOREAS_NUCLEAR?SITE=PASUN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

So, who is packing their bags?
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thepeel



Joined: 08 Aug 2004

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/Engnews/20061009/910000000020061009114816E6.html

Quote:
S. Korea detects signs of N. Korea's nuke test

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea received intelligence on Monday that North Korea might have conducted a nuclear test, officials here said.

"President Roh Moo-hyun called in an emergency meeting of related ministers on Monday to discuss the North Korean nuclear issue," Foreign Ministry spokesman Choo Kyu-ho said. "The meeting comes as there has been a grave change in the situation involving the North's nuclear activity."
He refused to go into further detail, citing the sensitivity of the issue.
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SuperFly



Joined: 09 Jul 2003
Location: In the doghouse

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It was just reported on the news here in the states a few seconds ago.

They're saying it was an underground test.
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SuperFly



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Edit: US Geological survey reports no seismic activity.
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thepeel



Joined: 08 Aug 2004

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The SK gov has confirmed it.

So, seriously, who is leaving?
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Milwaukiedave



Joined: 02 Oct 2004
Location: Goseong

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm pretty shocked. I didn't feel anything here in Incheon.
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Gwangjuboy



Joined: 08 Jul 2003
Location: England

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The beeb is onto it.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/6032525.stm
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thepeel



Joined: 08 Aug 2004

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could it be a lie?
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Yonhap, the South Korean news agency, reported that South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun is huddling with his security advisers to plan a response.

However, the U.S. Geological Survey said it hasn't detected any seismic activity on the Korean peninsula in the past 48 hours.


http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20061008/korea_nuclear_061008/20061008?hub=TopStories
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Tiberious aka Sparkles



Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Um, so, in the event of a US or Japanese strike against the North, we'll be given fair warning, right?

Right?

Confused
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doggyji



Joined: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Toronto - Hamilton - Vineland - St. Catherines

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Daejeon seismic observatory reported a seismic wave as big as 3.58~3.7 was detected coming from Hwadae, Hamkyungbook-do at 10:36 in the morning (Korea time). They are trying to confirm if it was caused by the alleged underground nuke test or just a natural earthquake.

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JongnoGuru



Joined: 25 May 2004
Location: peeing on your doorstep

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The thread in General Discussion was locked, so they've flung us all into the SNAKE PIT FORUM. (Hi, snakes! Nice snakes... Good snakes, goooood snakes.... Shocked )

I think the South Koreans should be concerned and should throw a fit over this, but let's don't kid ourselves. They're the happy frogs in the ever-so-slowly boiling pot of water who never complain or jump out. They don't want to be an ally, they don't even want to be a regional "balancer" (as if they could). The just want to enjoy the hot bath.

Look at all the wonderful benefits Korea's Sunshine Policy has brought them.


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doggyji



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DP again..sorry
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flotsam



Joined: 28 Mar 2006

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Let's keep the Jews and Muslims out of this, 'kay? I am honoring you CE jackasses with my presence due to the gravity of the current situation.

BBC says the South Koreans say there was seismic activity.
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flotsam



Joined: 28 Mar 2006

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

doggyji wrote:
Daejeon seismic observatory reported a seismic wave as big as 3.58~3.7 was detected coming from Hwadae, Hamkyungbook-do at 10:36 in the morning (Korea time). They are trying to confirm if it was caused by the alleged underground nuke test or just a natural earthquake.


That would be a pretty convenient natural earthquake.
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thepeel



Joined: 08 Aug 2004

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Reality is a bitch.

Years of "******* USA" and obsessing about 2 dead school girls and this is the reality of their silly lives. Enjoy the storm SK, you deserve it.

Now, I want the USA to take care of this Clint Eastwood style. Make an example out of NK. An example that Brazil, Egypt and Hugo (and the others who want a bomb) can't help but understand.

Mod Edit:Edited for language.
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