US warns of ‘swift and forceful’ response to North Korean nuclear test



News US warns of ‘swift and forceful’ response to North Korean nuclear test Top US official Wendy Sherman’s remarks likely refer to further ramping up unilateral US sanctions, expert says Chaewon Chung June 7, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in Tokyo on July 21, 2021 \| Image: Wendy Sherman's Twitter A top U.S. diplomat warned on Tuesday that Washington will take a “swift and forceful response” if North Korea conducts a nuclear test, after the State Department assessed the DPRK could do so in the “coming days.” Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman made the remark during a visit to Seoul for discussions on North Korea and other issues, including Pyongyang’s recent launch of short-range ballistic missiles and a possible nuclear test. A top U.S. diplomat warned on Tuesday that Washington will take a “swift and forceful response” if North Korea conducts a nuclear test, after the State Department assessed the DPRK could do so in the “coming days.” Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman made the remark during a visit to Seoul for discussions on North Korea and other issues, including Pyongyang’s recent launch of short-range ballistic missiles and a possible nuclear test. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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US warns of ‘swift and forceful’ response to North Korean nuclear test

Top US official Wendy Sherman’s remarks likely refer to further ramping up unilateral US sanctions, expert says

Chaewon Chung June 7, 2022

US warns of ‘swift and forceful’ response to North Korean nuclear test

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in Tokyo on July 21, 2021 | Image: Wendy Sherman's Twitter

A top U.S. diplomat warned on Tuesday that Washington will take a “swift and forceful response” if North Korea conducts a nuclear test, after the State Department assessed the DPRK could do so in the “coming days.”

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman made the remark during a visit to Seoul for discussions on North Korea and other issues, including Pyongyang’s recent launch of short-range ballistic missiles and a possible nuclear test.