AP Source: Pyongyang may be prepping nuclear test

[Turborama]

Source: AP

North Korea may be preparing for its third nuclear test, a show of defiance as the United Nations considers new sanctions on the dictatorship for conducting an underground nuclear explosion in May, according to a U.S. government official.

North Korea conducted an underground explosion on May 25, its first since a 2006 atomic test. The official, who spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity in order to discuss the unreleased information, would not provide details regarding the assessment.

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The White House National Security Council would not comment on the assessment of a possible third nuclear test in the works.

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In Brussels, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said there are no indications North Korea is making preparations for a military strike. Gates says the Pyongyang regime is unpredictable, however, so he does not dismiss the threats.

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[David__77]

1. Not a strategically bad response by N. Korea.

It would certainly make clear that the country is a nuclear power.

[Blandocyte]

2. Effin' Pyongyang

These comments in The Onion still apply.

"North Korea has missiles that can reach the U.S.? We'd better get to work on developing some missiles of our own right away."