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MrPopup · 01-10-2003, 01:02 PM

North Korea raises spectre of 'Third World War'

Last Updated Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:00:10
SEOUL - After pulling out of a global treaty that bars it from making nuclear weapons, North Korea sent shock waves around the world Friday as it warned of a "Third World War" should hostilities be directed its way.

INDEPTH: North Korea

North Korea withdrew from the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Friday, saying that its nuclear program is peaceful ? for now. North Korea reiterated its position Friday that it is prepared to talk to Washington to dampen down the crisis.

Pak Gil Yon

Pak Gil Yon, North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations, told a news conference in New York Friday his country would regard any UN economic sanctions as "a declaration of war."

On an optimistic note, Mohamed ElBaradei, chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said, "North Korea has to take the first step. Once that first step is taken there is a lot of light at the tunnel." ElBaradei told reporters in Washington that North Korea "must be assured that they will get something back for good behaviour."

This was taken to mean Pyongyang may abandon its nuclear program if economic assistance is forthcoming.

Kim Dae-jung

South Korea's national security council went into emergency session following the surprise announcement that the country was pulling out of the global nuclear treaty. President Kim Dae-jung described the move as one of "life and death."

RELATED STORY: China unlikely to act as go-between for U.S., North Korea

The United States said it was not surprised by North Korea's move. John Bolton, the American undersecretary of state for arms control, said the North Koreans weren't respecting the treaty when they were part of it.

France has condemned the move, while Britain has called the decision wrong.

The withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) was largely symbolic. The U.S. said North Korea admitted in October that it was secretly pursuing nuclear weapons development, in violation of the treaty.

North Korea blamed hostile policies by the U.S. for its decision. Some analysts called the announcement a gambit to pressure Washington into agreeing to a non-aggression pact.

Pyongyang said the country could no longer be bound by the treaty, saying it allowed the security and dignity of the nation to be infringed upon.

The government announcement, carried by the official North Korean news agency, also said the country has no intention of producing nuclear weapons "at this stage."

Pyongyang said it would pursue only peaceful nuclear activities, such as generating electricity.

The announcement Friday battered the yen and stock prices fell in Seoul and Tokyo.

01-10-2003, 01:02 PM
MrPopup Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: on the internet Posts: 3,783	North Korea raises spectre of 'Third World War' Last Updated Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:00:10 SEOUL - After pulling out of a global treaty that bars it from making nuclear weapons, North Korea sent shock waves around the world Friday as it warned of a "Third World War" should hostilities be directed its way. INDEPTH: North Korea North Korea withdrew from the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Friday, saying that its nuclear program is peaceful ? for now. North Korea reiterated its position Friday that it is prepared to talk to Washington to dampen down the crisis. Pak Gil Yon Pak Gil Yon, North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations, told a news conference in New York Friday his country would regard any UN economic sanctions as "a declaration of war." On an optimistic note, Mohamed ElBaradei, chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said, "North Korea has to take the first step. Once that first step is taken there is a lot of light at the tunnel." ElBaradei told reporters in Washington that North Korea "must be assured that they will get something back for good behaviour." This was taken to mean Pyongyang may abandon its nuclear program if economic assistance is forthcoming. Kim Dae-jung South Korea's national security council went into emergency session following the surprise announcement that the country was pulling out of the global nuclear treaty. President Kim Dae-jung described the move as one of "life and death." RELATED STORY: China unlikely to act as go-between for U.S., North Korea The United States said it was not surprised by North Korea's move. John Bolton, the American undersecretary of state for arms control, said the North Koreans weren't respecting the treaty when they were part of it. France has condemned the move, while Britain has called the decision wrong. The withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) was largely symbolic. The U.S. said North Korea admitted in October that it was secretly pursuing nuclear weapons development, in violation of the treaty. North Korea blamed hostile policies by the U.S. for its decision. Some analysts called the announcement a gambit to pressure Washington into agreeing to a non-aggression pact. Pyongyang said the country could no longer be bound by the treaty, saying it allowed the security and dignity of the nation to be infringed upon. The government announcement, carried by the official North Korean news agency, also said the country has no intention of producing nuclear weapons "at this stage." Pyongyang said it would pursue only peaceful nuclear activities, such as generating electricity. The announcement Friday battered the yen and stock prices fell in Seoul and Tokyo. __________________ <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1" bgcolor="#008000"><tr><td><font size=3>Gone</font></td></tr></table>