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We can hit anywhere Original Source Link: (May no longer be active)    http://www.thisislondon.com/news/articles/3376291?source=Evening%20Standard http://www.thisislondon.com/news/articles/3376291?source=Evening%20Standard N Korea: we can hit US targets anywhere By Colin Adamson, Evening Standard 13 February 2003 North Korea has said it has the military capability to attack American targets worldwide, it was reported today. A senior foreign ministry official made the claim as tension grows over North Korea's plans to expand its nuclear arsenal. "In case there is a selfdefensive measure, the attack can be taken to all military personnel and all military commands of the United States in the world," said Ri Kwang Hyok. He added: "Wherever they are we can attack them. There's no limit to our attack ability." However, he would not be drawn on exact details of weapons, saying: "I'm not an expert so I am not sure but we have long-range missiles and our people have the ability of striking enemies far away." The claim came as South Korea urged the UN to pursue a diplomatic solution to the region's nuclear crisis. The plea by the South Korean foreign ministry followed a decision yesterday by the UN nuclear watchdog to refer the issue to the Security Council. The council could consider sanctions against North Korea, a measure that South Korea opposes. "We hope the UN Security Council can prevent the situation from deteriorating and can handle the issue in a way that encourages a diplomatic solution," the ministry said. The crisis began in October, when US officials said North Korea had admitted to a nuclear programme. Washington suspended fuel shipments, and North Korea in turn expelled UN nuclear monitors. 2003 Associated New Media | Terms | Privacy policy

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