United front against North Korea

Published: 17 June 2009 y., Wednesday

Forging a united front against North Korea, U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said the North must abandon its nuclear weapons program and promised a tough approach to Pyongyang.

North Korea, for its part, does not appear to be backing down -- threatening military action -- as recently as Saturday-- if the U.S. and its allies try to further isolate the impoverished country.

Šaltinis: Reuters
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