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April 11, 2013

Hagel: North Korea "Skating Very Close to a Dangerous Line" 
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The United States and South Korea say they are on high alert for a North
Korean missile launch after the North Korean regime reportedly stationed
five medium-range rockets on its east coast. Although North Korea has
threatened attacks in recent weeks, it is unlikely to take any action
that would elicit a U.S. response. The United States, meanwhile, is
continuing to conduct war games with South Korea amidst the standoff. In
Washington, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned North Korean rhetoric
is "skating close to a dangerous line."

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel: "North Korea has been, with its bellicose
rhetoric, with its actions, have been skating very close to a dangerous
line. Their actions and their words have not helped defuse a combustible
situation."

 

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