The North Korean threat (2017) | 60 Minutes Archive

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In 2017, Bill Whitaker reported on the continuing military threat posed by North Korea, a threat exacerbated by dictator Kim Jong-un's possession of nuclear weapons and his pursuit of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

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All Comments (20)
  • โ€œDoes that weigh on you?โ€ ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฎ what do you think dipweed?
  • @deanmartin2332
    Seriously stop terrorizing us. North Korea couldnโ€™t win a war against the Boy Scouts ๐Ÿ˜‚
  • @krazykozey2259
    Yes cause a non sitting pres is going to tell the current mess hiw to handle this....๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
  • @krazykozey2259
    Acting like a superpower doesn't work out Rocketman. Propaganda at it's finest right here ๐Ÿ˜‚
  • @universeusa
    North Korea is considered a significant security concern due to its nuclear weapons program, ballistic missile capabilities, and unpredictable behavior. While the extent of the threat it poses to the world depends on various factors, including its intentions and actions, several aspects contribute to the perception of North Korea as a threat: 1. *Nuclear Weapons:* North Korea has conducted multiple nuclear tests and claims to possess nuclear weapons. Its pursuit of nuclear capabilities and the development of long-range ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads raise concerns about the potential for nuclear proliferation and regional instability. 2. *Ballistic Missile Program:* North Korea has made significant advancements in its ballistic missile program, testing missiles of various ranges, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of reaching the continental United States. These developments heighten concerns about the potential for North Korea to deploy nuclear-armed missiles and threaten neighboring countries and beyond. 3. *Provocative Behavior:* North Korea has a history of provocative actions, including missile tests, military exercises, and hostile rhetoric directed at South Korea, the United States, and other countries. These actions contribute to regional tensions and increase the risk of conflict escalation. 4. *Human Rights Abuses:* The North Korean government is notorious for its widespread human rights abuses, including political repression, forced labor camps, and censorship. The regime's oppressive policies have drawn condemnation from the international community and raise concerns about the well-being of the North Korean population. While North Korea's capabilities and intentions are a cause for concern, diplomatic efforts, sanctions, and engagement with regional partners are ongoing to address the threat posed by North Korea and promote stability on the Korean Peninsula.
  • @user-ew8xj5pg7y
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  • 5:15 "They forced to leave my son in Pyongyang as a hostage", but he could join you in London? So, he wasn't a hostage, you are just justifying your betray
  • I love North Korea, they rejected colonizers comtrol. African Union must make strong ties with North Korea and Caribbean countries.