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Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho of North Korea outside the United Nations in New York on Monday.CreditRichard Drew/Associated Press

North Korea’s foreign minister escalated tensions with the United States on Monday, saying that President Trump’s threatening comments about the country and its leadership were “a declaration of war” and that North Korea had the right to shoot down American warplanes, even if they are not in North Korean air space.

The comments by the foreign minister, Ri Yong-ho, came as he was just about to leave the United Nations after a week of General Assembly meetings in New York.

Referring to Mr. Trump’s assertion that the North Korean leadership may not “be around much longer,” Mr. Ri said at a news conference that the question of “who would be around much longer will be answered” by North Korea.

Mr. Ri, speaking two days after American warplanes flew close to the North’s coast, added that “in light of the declaration of war by Trump, all options will be on the operations table of the supreme leadership” of North Korea.

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North Korean leader is bluffing. They have been testing nuclear weapons to get the world's attention. They have defied all United Nations resolutions to date. Now that the U.S. is demonstrating military aggressiveness, NK foreign minister is calling it a declaration of war. If Kim Jung Un has testicles, let his shoot down U.S. bombers in international airspace. Until then, the war of words shall continue. 

FM

Trump will put North Korea in its place.   At least four American Presidents have ignored their threats.  Trump wouldn't allow them to continue with their provocations.  I am expecting to see brimstone and fire.

Bibi Haniffa
Nehru posted:

Bibi, you are naive to think so. Unless, you are as insane as him. Even South Korea and Japan will not support American aggression in that Region.

It will be in their backyard.  They won't have a choice.  And if they don't support, the mighty America can take care of business on their own.

Bibi Haniffa

Trump is huffing, puffing and howling in the wilderness while the world continues with their business.

He should heed his own words - he is there to serve America - hence he should focus on his words.

Wars, threats and similar issues between nations are unacceptable.

FM
Nehru posted:

Bibi, you are naive to think so. Unless, you are as insane as him. Even South Korea and Japan will not support American aggression in that Region.

Son, please be enlightened that America is at war as we speak. They are in propaganda war, economic war, and the war to enforce democratic principles to nations around the world. Japan and South Korea being allied of the United States, they have become automatic  targets of NK aggression towards the U.S. Therefore, in the event of a war, both countries will have to take defensive measures because NK will fire missiles at them. Remember, America has military bases in South Korea, Japan, and Guam, which is closest to strike the North. By now, you should know that any countres that are allied of the U.S. against rogue Nations become prime targets like Iran against Israel existence in the ME. 

FM
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Cobra posted:

Japan and South Korea being allied of the United States, they have become automatic targets of NK aggression towards the U.S. Therefore, in the event of a war, both countries will have to take defensive measures because NK will fire missiles at them.

Consequent to World War II and the preparation of a new constitution by US-lawyers, Japan is not allowed to have an army like other countries.

FM

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