North Korea threatens 'full-fledged confrontation' with US

North Korea has threatened to wage a "full-fledged confrontation" against the US for what it calls "continued hostility".

Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 - 07:19

North Korea has threatened to wage a "full-fledged confrontation" against the US for what it calls "continued hostility".

In a statement carried by state media, the National Defence Commission in Pyongyang warned that it is prepared to conduct a nuclear test and carry out more long-range rocket launches.

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