North Korean nuclear test preparation worrying Asia

Sunday, May 13th, 2012 2:43:49 by

China, Japan and South Korea are worried about the implications of North Korean plans of becoming a nuclear power

China, Japan and South Korea have said that North Korea’s plans of becoming the third nuclear power in Asia are unacceptable.

On May 13, South Korean president, Lee Myun-Bak said that the three countries are totally against North Korea’s nuclear aspirations.

“Our three countries have agreed on the fact that we will not accept new nuclear tests or further provocations of North Korea,” said the South Korean president after a trilateral meeting in Beijing.

The Korean president met Chinese premier Wen Jiabao this Sunday along with Japanese PM Yoshihiko Noda for a one-day summit in which most of the discussions were devoted to North Korea and its nuclear and space program.

The United States and its allies, including South Korea suspect Pyongyang of wanting to conduct a nuclear test following the failure of its rocket to launch on April 13. North Korea claims that the rocket was not a nuclear warhead but West has denounced
these claims.

As things stand, Beijing in North Korea’s only ally and serves as Pyongyang’s economic buoy.

However, shortly before the trilateral meeting, Chinese Premier warned that Asia was facing a “volatile and uncertain” situation.

“The regions of north-eastern Asia and East Asia are facing unstable elements which are uncertain and difficult to predict. In these crucial times, it is essential to maintain regional peace and development. China, Japan and South Korea should exchange their
opinions on topics of mutual interest and strengthen coordination,” said the Chinese Premier.

 

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