S. Korea, U.S. not considering any military measures against N. Korea: Cheong Wa Dae

December 1, 2017

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) — South Korea and the United States have not discussed any military options, including a naval blockade, against North Korea, an official from South Korea’s presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Friday.

The remarks came hours after President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump held their second telephone conversation in just two days to discuss ways to rein in North Korea’s evolving missile technologies.

“The issue of a naval blockade was never mentioned in the phone call with President Trump,” the official told reporters, while speaking on condition of anonymity.

The possibility of a naval blockade surfaced immediately after North Korea launched a believed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the wee hours of Wednesday, ending its 75-day hiatus in provocations.

Many experts said the idea is the only possible option available as Seoul and Washington have long been maintaining what they called “the strongest” sanctions and pressure against North Korea under bilateral and international efforts.

The Cheong Wa Dae official noted the countries continue to move toward maximum sanctions and pressure but said there are many other options left, such as a complete cut off of oil supplies to the communist state as suggested by Trump.

“I may not discuss every detail of the call between the two leaders, but I can confirm that there were no suggestions or discussions about military steps or a naval blockade,” he said.

The official also insisted the North’s latest missile provocation may not warrant a military action despite Pyongyang’s earlier claim that the launch was successful and that it marked the completion of building what it called a “state nuclear force.”

“We and the United States do not accept North Korea’s declaration of being a nuclear state itself,” the official said, adding the president, too, has stressed the need to first verify the North’s claimed success in its latest missile test.

In his second telephone call with Trump, the South Korean leader was quoted as saying the North’s claimed completion of developing an ICBM has not been confirmed.

bdk@yna.co.kr

11 Comments

  1. Take My Online Class For Me

    December 2, 2017 at 1:25 AM

    only professional writers can make this kind of material, cheers

  2. situs judi poker

    December 2, 2017 at 7:37 AM

    i think you good author

  3. Happy new year 2018 Animated Gif

    December 3, 2017 at 11:08 PM

    New Year brings you a peace filled life, warmth and togetherness in your family and much prosperity

  4. 192.168.0.1 Admin

    December 5, 2017 at 10:57 PM

    192.168.0.1 is a common IP address to configure the router

  5. vex 3

    December 5, 2017 at 11:51 PM

    How long does it take to complete this article? I have read through other blogs, but they are cumbersome and confusing. I hope you continue to have such quality articles to share with everyone! I believe a lot of people will be surprised to read this article!

  6. rio

    December 6, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    relations between the two countries are never peaceful

  7. Obat Kencing Nanah

    December 13, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    complete this article? I have read through other blogs, but they are cumbersome and confusing. I hope you continue to have such quality articles
    Keluar Cairan Putih Seperti Sperma Pada Kemaluan Saat Kencing

  8. Happy New Year SMS Messages

    December 14, 2017 at 4:38 AM

    On this amazing accident you can Free Download Happy New Year 2018 HD Wallpapers, Images from our website page.

  9. DUBBED ANIME

    December 29, 2017 at 10:55 PM

    Nice post Thanks for sharing this awesome post This New Year
    DUBBED ANIME ONLINE

  10. https://TheCaseSolutions.net

    January 13, 2018 at 3:22 AM

    Well thanks for posting such an outstanding idea. I like this blog & I like the topic and thinking of making it right.

  11. Do my Finance Assignment

    January 13, 2018 at 4:21 AM

    Get the dissertation writing service students look for these days with the prime focus being creating a well researched and lively content on any topic.