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World condemns N. Korea nuke test

Source:Globaltimes.cn Published: 2013-2-16 16:38:00

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NK nuclear test raises concerns near border
Health and environmental concerns have been raised by Chinese citizens living near the border with North Korea, after it conducted its third nuclear test close to China's Jilin Province, however the atmosphere among locals remains far from the panic seen by some Chinese citizens in the wake of Japan's 2011 Fukushima power plant disaster.

China's environment unaffected by DPRK nuclear test so far
No artificial radioactive nuclides had been detected in Northeast China as of 11 am on February 14, according to the country's environmental watchdog.

DPRK successfully conducts nuclear test: KCNA

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on February 12 it has successfully conducted the third underground nuclear test, according to the official KCNA news agency.

The test was part of the country's "practical measures of counteraction" to defend its security and sovereignty against hostile USpolicies, which it claimed have violated DPRK's "rights to launch satellite for peaceful purposes," the KCNA said in a statement.

Nuclear Tests

The Third Nuclear Test	The Second Nuclear Test	The First Nuclear Test
Time: February 12, 2012	Time: May 25, 2009	Time:October 9, 2006
Location: North Korea did not give any details about the test or its location. But according to ifeng.com, the third nuclear test was at the Punggye-ri test site in Kilchu.	Location: North Korea did not give any details about the test or its location. But according to ifeng.com, the second nuclear test was in Kilchu.	Location: North Korea did not give any details about the location of the test. But according to ifeng.com, the first nuclear test was in Musu-dan.
Purpose: defending its security and sovereignty against hostile US policies, which it claimed have violated DPRK's "rights to launch satellite for peaceful purposes	Purpose: strengthening its nuclear power in self-defense	Purpose: building a great prosperous powerful socialist nation
Impact: causing an artificial earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9	Impact: A South Korean official, quoted by the Yonhap news agency, said South Korea had detected artificial tremors of 4.5 seismic scale at around 0054 GMT on Monday near Poong kye-ri in North Hamkyong Province, which were indications of a nuclear test.	Impact: South Korean officials said the test appeared to have been carried out at 0136 GMT on Oct. 9, 2006, at Hwadaeri, near the DPRK's northeast coast, and a 3.58-magnitude seismic tremor was detected.
	UN sanction: UN Resolution 1874 on June 12, 2009 The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning "in the strongest terms" a recent nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and imposing new sanctions.	UN sanction: UN Resolution 1718 on October 15, 2006 The UN unanimously adopted by the 15-strong body, imposes sanctions on the DPRK in areas related to the weapons of mass destruction and demands Pyongyang eliminate all its nuclear weapons and return to six-party talks aimed at ending its nuclear program.

Source: Agencies

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Int'l Response

	UN Security Council slams DPRK's nuclear test The UN Security Council on February 12 strongly condemned the third underground nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying the latest move by Pyongyang "is a grave violation" of relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council. IAEA expresses deep regret on DPRK nuclear test Director General of UN nuclear watchdog Yukiya Amano on February 12 expressed deep regret over the nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) the same day.
	China 'firmly' opposes DPRK's nuclear test; Yang summons ambassador China "firmly" opposes the latest nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on February 12.
	US House passes resolution condemning DPRK for nuclear test The US House of Representatives on February 15 passed a bipartisan resolution condemning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for its recent underground nuclear test. Obama vows to take "firm action" against DPRK US President Barack Obama on February 12 vowed in his State of the Union address to take "firm action" in response to the fresh nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
	Russia vows to join int'l community to address DPRK nuclear issue Moscow will join the UN Security Council to work out an adequate international response to the latest nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the Foreign Ministry said on February 14. Russia urges DPRK to stop unlawful actions Russia is urging the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to stop its unlawful actions and follow all requirements of the UN Security Council, the Foreign Ministry said February 12.
	S. Korea's ex-FM calls for closer Seoul-Tokyo ties following DPRK nuke test South Korea needs close cooperation with Japan, not only with the United States, to better meet the security challenges posed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), a former top diplomat said here on February 14. S. Korea stages large-scale drills following DPRK nuke test South Korea staged military drills on February 14 amid heightened military tensions following the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear test two days ago, according to media reports. S. Korean spy agency says DPRK might conduct more nuke tests: report Both South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and his successor Park Geun-hye strongly condemned the widely anticipated test, which they said violated UN resolutions and posed a threat to regional peace and stability.
	Japan condemns DPRK's nuclear test, imposes new ban on pro-DPRK group Japan decided on February 12 to impose an additional ban on a pro-Pyongyang organization after condemning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) over its third nuclear test the same day. Hiroshima, Nagasaki protest against DPRK's nuclear test The Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki expressed their serious concerns after media reported the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) had conducted its third nuclear test on February 12.

Viewpoints

GT Editorial: China needs to adhere to NK policy
China does need to give a stern warning or even punishment to North Korea if it hurts China's interests. But the warning should be one that informs a strategic friend about China's bottom line. China cannot join the camp of the US, South Korea and Japan, by making North Korea China's enemy.
China will adhere to its pursuit of a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula while maintaining its special relationship with North Korea.

Chinese Media Digest: China must ‘maintain bottom line’ after N. Korea nuke test, says press
It was China’s reaction that captured the attention of both foreign and domestic media, which triggered feverish speculation as to how North Korea’s closest ally will respond to a nuclear test at their doorstep.

Following the report, media suggested that China and relevant nations to remain calm and continue to advance the ongoing Six-Party Talks to guarantee the safety of the Northeast Asian region.

@大爱无彊2012:Chinese should realize that North Korea is a very important player in the strategies of China, US, Russia, Japan and South Korea, all of which are trying to draw North Korea to their side. At the same time, North Korea also wants to improve their relationship with the US in order to reduce its dependence on China. Therefore, a strong and friendly North Korea will do more good than bad for China.

@马鼎盛: At the time, surrounding countries did not take North Korea seriously, and the limited and negative economic blockade imposed by the international community did not successfully inhibit North Korea’s nuclear program.