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DANGEROUS TENSION BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA?

A top Russian diplomat says North and South Korea are on the brink of war. We speak with Charles Burton, an associate professor or political science at Brock University, about how serious is the threat of war involving a failed nuclear state.

Photo: South Korean soldiers hold their weapons during an anti-terror exercise carried out as part of Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise, against possible attacks from North Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010. South Korean and U.S. troops launched computerized military drills Monday despite North Korea warning it would retaliate with a "merciless counterblow" for the exercises Pyongyang considers rehearsal for invasion.

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30 October 2010 - 06:37

Good insightful analysis from a clearly brilliant mind.

Sent by Dean Martin, Thorold, Canada

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