US imposes new sanctions on North Korea as war of words mounts

http://www.euronews.com/ North Korea has cut off a humanitarian hotline with the South and torn up the armistice that ended the Korean War in the 1950s. As tension escalates, the US has announced more sanctions following a UN vote last week to expand measures against Pyongyang after its latest nuclear test in February.

The Red Cross hotline has been used by both North and South Korea for general communication and to discuss aid shipments.

North Korean state-run TV showed images of mass rallies in several parts of the country. It is not clear exactly when they took place, but thousands of soldiers and civilians turned out to denounce the country's enemies. A military general in the southern Hangyong province told the crowd: "US imperialists and their puppet warmongers should realise who they're dealing with".

Pyongyang has threatened a nuclear strike over annual military exercises currently taking place between the South and the US. The joint drills involving 10,000 South Korean and 3,500 American troops are due to last two weeks.

The South Korean capital saw demonstrations against the military drills on Monday, with protesters calling for peace talks.

Despite the war of words some analysts believe an actual clash is unlikely, seeing the North's belligerence as an attempt to forge national unity and force the South and the US to engage in dialogue.

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[drpacman579]

You have north Korea we have USA, Britain, south Korea and most of Europe.

And yes China is on our side. You will be obliterated in war

[MaxFlared]

that mass rally in north Korea is like a modern NAZI ceremony with Hitler. except putting their hand in the air, they do the national fist pump. this is truly chilling. another good aspect is the lack of energy and enthusiasm any of N.koreans have. i think they're fed up as well, but are afraid. so blaming all N.Koreans is ignorant, most of them are trying to survive, and the rest never saw a world outside of their small fear mongering country.

[yafamtrill]

I'm going to Seoul South Korea to visit my brother (again), and I can curse all I want to, MLK Jr. cursed and he wasn't weak so has a major percentage of world leaders. Cursing is a stress reliever you should try that shit sometimes.

[Babby Pathan]

In the north or the south , where ?

By the way people who abuse and curse are actually very week and are also impotent ,,FYI

[yafamtrill]

Don't say that shit bitch I live here. lol

[KevinLancasterify]

The only way of properly interpreting the recent weeks of threat and counter-threat of all-out war in Korea is to recall scenes from the classic Mafia movie, The Godfather. You know the drill. The mobster goes around the neighborhood demanding loyalty, respect and tributes “for protection”. If the residents don’t conform to the racket, then the boss arranges self-fulfilling violence to rain down on those who dare to reject his magnanimous “protection”.

[alexlast56310]

NO WAR

[FREAKzDANCE]

USA can have nuclear weapons and testing anywhere USA do whatever it takes to defend its sovereignty USA can violate the sovereignty of any country USA can declare war on any country So why another country can not do? Fear of competition? Why not lead by example? If USA has nuclear weapons then Iran or North Korea also may have USA,You do not own the world, stop interfering where nobody calls. Go! North Korea and Iran Fight with dignity against arrogance and imperialism All support from Mexico

[Babby Pathan]

KOREANS , Please kick out the EVIL ,ROUGE WARMONGER USA out of your country .