North Korea VS USA LIVE: Latest updates as Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump threaten war
NORTH Korea has accused South Korea of a “reckless military provocation” after the South fired warning shots at the border. As America’s military show of force in the region continues, here are live updates on tensions between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump.
By SEBASTIAN KETTLEY
Express.co.uk
Thu, May 25, 2017
South Korea fired the shots at the border earlier this week after detecting an object flying across from North Korea. Seoul later identified it as balloons carrying propaganda leaflets.
The North’s General Staff today dismissed Seoul’s claim as fabrication and accused South Korea of provocation and actually firing machine gun rounds at a “flock of birds”.
The latest standoff comes just after it emerged that Donald Trump told his Philippine counterpart that he sent two nuclear nuclear submarines towards the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea has carried out two ballistic missile tests this month as Kim Jong-un’s regime tries to develop nuclear weapons capable of striking America.
Tuesday May 25
4.20pm BST: Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to the fight against terrorism in the wake of the Manchester bombing.
Speaking at the NATO summit, Mr Trump said the US and its allies would drive out militants and encouraged all nations to do the same.
“We will never waiver in our determination to defeat terrorism and achieve lasting security, prosperity and peace,” Mr Trump said, after unveiling a September 11 memorial.
“Terrorism must be stopped or … the horror you saw in Manchester and so many other places will continue forever,” he added.
3.15pm BST: President Trump is attending a NATO summit today. Mr Trump has criticised most of his NATO allies for not contributing enough to defence spending.
“I am happy that all NATO member states will underline that NATO is the central pillar of our common security, that we feel united in solidarity for our common security,” Angela Merkel said ahead of the summit.
12.45pm BST: China has urged Japan to act cautiously after authorities in Tokyo said they were collaborating with the US on new missile defence radars.
Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang said the issue of anti-missile defences was a matter of trust.
“Especially because of historical reasons, relevant moves by Japan in the military and security field have always attracted close attention from its Asian neighbours and the international community,” Mr Ren said.
“Japan should act cautiously on the anti-missile issue,” he added.
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