Jane Galt
2013-04-12 23:22:53 UTC
Scary development, possibly indicative that Obama and his Progressive
Socialist movement has so weakened the United States now, that North Korea
and China could be planning to attack South Korea, Japan and the United
States. We have now moved to Defcon 3! http://defconwarningsystem.com/
http://www.debka.com/article/22893/US-raises-nuclear-alert-to-DEFCON-3-
China-masses-troops-on-North-Korean-border
North Korea reportedly warns Tokyo would be first target of nuclear attack
DEBKAfile Special Report April 12, 2013, 9:00 PM (GMT+02:00)
Tags: North Korea nuclear threat US Pentagon Japan John Kerry
Tokyo, Japan faces North Korean threat
US and Japanese sources reported Friday, April 12, that North Korea has
warned Japan that Tokyo would be the first target if Pyongyang decided to
launch a nuclear attack. This was in response to Japans orders to its
armed forces to shoot down any North Korean missile that heads toward its
territory. Taking the threat seriously, Japan has deployed Patriot
interceptors around its capital.
Japanese defense officials refused to confirm reports about their naval
alert saying they do not want to show their cards to North Korea.
On arrival in Seoul Friday, US Secretary of State John Kerry said: We will
stand with South Korea and Japan against these threats. And we will defend
ourselves," he said. He rejected the Pentagon's assessment that Pyongyang
had probably developed nuclear weapons which could be mounted on ballistic
missiles, saying that North Korea had still not developed or fully tested
the nuclear capabilities needed for this step.
The White House again insisted Friday that North Korea had not demonstrated
a capability to deploy a nuclear-armed missile, evidently intent on having
the last word in the debate with the Pentagon on this matter.
debkafile reported earlier Friday:
Friday, April 12, the US raised its nuclear alert status to DEFCON 3,
Condition Yellow (out of 5 levels), stating There are currently no
imminent nuclear threats against the United States at this time, however
the situation is considered fluid and can change rapidly. Many believe
that North Korea will launch their test missile on or about April 15. Japan
has instructed its armed forces to shoot down any North Korean missile that
heads toward its territory.
Contrary to comments from the White House Thursday, the Pentagon reported
that North Korea probably has nuclear weapons that can be mounted on
ballistic missiles. This is a very significant admission by the United
States and a dangerous change to the Korean situation.
China has mobilized its military and is massing near the border with North
Korea. This step was taken after North Korea placed a mid-range Musudan
missile ready to launch on its east coast and its dedication of more
facilities at the Yongbon complex to nuclear weapons work.
According to some sources in Washington, the Chinese military mobilization
is not directed at deterring Pyongyang but as support for North Koreas
steps.
Late Thursday, Representative Doug Lamborn, a Colorado Republican, made a
disquieting disclosure. He quoted an excerpt from a Defense Intelligence
Agency report expressing moderate confidence in the finding that North
Korea has nuclear weapons capable of delivery by ballistic missiles whose
reliability will be low.
This disclosure raised a furor in the United States, bringing forth a White
House response. The director of national intelligence, James Clapper,
released a statement saying that the assessment did not represent a
consensus of the nations intelligence community [16 agencies in all] and
that North Korea has not yet demonstrated the full range of capabilities
necessary for a nuclear armed missile.
Pentagon press secretary George Little backed him up by saying: It would
be inaccurate to suggest that the North Korean regime has fully tested,
developed or demonstrated the kinds of nuclear capabilities referenced in
the passage.
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Seoul Friday. After meeting
South Korean leaders, he travels next to Beijing and Tokyo.
In his first comment on the Korean crisis, President Barack Obama said
Thursday that now is the time for North Korea to end its belligerence. He
said the United States will take all necessary steps to protect its
people. But Obama also says that no one wants to see a conflict on the
Korean Peninsula and would explore all diplomatic options for resolving the
crisis.
Obama spoke alongside UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon after the two met in
the Oval Office.
Socialist movement has so weakened the United States now, that North Korea
and China could be planning to attack South Korea, Japan and the United
States. We have now moved to Defcon 3! http://defconwarningsystem.com/
http://www.debka.com/article/22893/US-raises-nuclear-alert-to-DEFCON-3-
China-masses-troops-on-North-Korean-border
North Korea reportedly warns Tokyo would be first target of nuclear attack
DEBKAfile Special Report April 12, 2013, 9:00 PM (GMT+02:00)
Tags: North Korea nuclear threat US Pentagon Japan John Kerry
Tokyo, Japan faces North Korean threat
US and Japanese sources reported Friday, April 12, that North Korea has
warned Japan that Tokyo would be the first target if Pyongyang decided to
launch a nuclear attack. This was in response to Japans orders to its
armed forces to shoot down any North Korean missile that heads toward its
territory. Taking the threat seriously, Japan has deployed Patriot
interceptors around its capital.
Japanese defense officials refused to confirm reports about their naval
alert saying they do not want to show their cards to North Korea.
On arrival in Seoul Friday, US Secretary of State John Kerry said: We will
stand with South Korea and Japan against these threats. And we will defend
ourselves," he said. He rejected the Pentagon's assessment that Pyongyang
had probably developed nuclear weapons which could be mounted on ballistic
missiles, saying that North Korea had still not developed or fully tested
the nuclear capabilities needed for this step.
The White House again insisted Friday that North Korea had not demonstrated
a capability to deploy a nuclear-armed missile, evidently intent on having
the last word in the debate with the Pentagon on this matter.
debkafile reported earlier Friday:
Friday, April 12, the US raised its nuclear alert status to DEFCON 3,
Condition Yellow (out of 5 levels), stating There are currently no
imminent nuclear threats against the United States at this time, however
the situation is considered fluid and can change rapidly. Many believe
that North Korea will launch their test missile on or about April 15. Japan
has instructed its armed forces to shoot down any North Korean missile that
heads toward its territory.
Contrary to comments from the White House Thursday, the Pentagon reported
that North Korea probably has nuclear weapons that can be mounted on
ballistic missiles. This is a very significant admission by the United
States and a dangerous change to the Korean situation.
China has mobilized its military and is massing near the border with North
Korea. This step was taken after North Korea placed a mid-range Musudan
missile ready to launch on its east coast and its dedication of more
facilities at the Yongbon complex to nuclear weapons work.
According to some sources in Washington, the Chinese military mobilization
is not directed at deterring Pyongyang but as support for North Koreas
steps.
Late Thursday, Representative Doug Lamborn, a Colorado Republican, made a
disquieting disclosure. He quoted an excerpt from a Defense Intelligence
Agency report expressing moderate confidence in the finding that North
Korea has nuclear weapons capable of delivery by ballistic missiles whose
reliability will be low.
This disclosure raised a furor in the United States, bringing forth a White
House response. The director of national intelligence, James Clapper,
released a statement saying that the assessment did not represent a
consensus of the nations intelligence community [16 agencies in all] and
that North Korea has not yet demonstrated the full range of capabilities
necessary for a nuclear armed missile.
Pentagon press secretary George Little backed him up by saying: It would
be inaccurate to suggest that the North Korean regime has fully tested,
developed or demonstrated the kinds of nuclear capabilities referenced in
the passage.
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Seoul Friday. After meeting
South Korean leaders, he travels next to Beijing and Tokyo.
In his first comment on the Korean crisis, President Barack Obama said
Thursday that now is the time for North Korea to end its belligerence. He
said the United States will take all necessary steps to protect its
people. But Obama also says that no one wants to see a conflict on the
Korean Peninsula and would explore all diplomatic options for resolving the
crisis.
Obama spoke alongside UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon after the two met in
the Oval Office.