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Finland orders biggest ever military drill with US forces fearing Russian attack

After Russian president 's annexation of Crimea following unrest in Ukraine in 2014, the threat to Scandinavia has grown significantly and now Finland is planning to step up its defence.

Jussi Niinistö, the Finnish defence minister, has invited forces to participate in a large-scale military exercise, which could be held as early as 2020. He told reporters: "Finland has been attending all kinds of exercises during the recent years.

It's time to have our own."  Neighbouring Sweden held an exercise in September, dubbed 'Aurora', which included troops from France, the US, Nordic and Baltic countries, as well as 19,000 Swedish troops – and Finland wants to host something similar.

If Finland holds a similar drill, as planned, it would be the biggest the country has ever hosted. Mr Niinistö added: "Sweden said it is ready to participate.

But so far I've only raised the issue with my counterparts and opened the door for more discussions." The comments come as US Defence Secretary James 'Mad Dog' Mattis visits the Finnish capital for a meeting with the Northern Group, a defence forum which includes Britain, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden.

In 2015, the Northern Group branded Russia the biggest challenge to European security and decided to come together to better defend the region against aggression from Moscow.

Last month, Norway said an electronic attack that jammed GPS on flights came from Russia and occurred at the same time Putin's forces were carrying out their 'Zapad' military drills nearby.

Frank Bakke-Jensen, Norway's defence minister, said: "We know this noise came from the other side of the border. "But disabling air traffic like this is something we have prepared for, so it didn't affect us.".

Finland, which shares a 833-mile border with Russia, has moved to develop closer ties with the West and Niinistö's meeting with President Trump in August is further proof of deepening relations with the US.

Charly Salonius-Pasternak, a senior research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, believes Washington's engagement through the Northern Group is extremely important. He said: "There is a lot less tone deafness from Washington these days about the domestic situation [in Finland].

"And this is actually allowing for more cooperation than ever before to take place, both in public and behind the scenes." Plans for the Finnish military drill will show Russia that Scandinavia is serious about defence and preventing any future crises.

Former US diplomat James Townsend said: "In the region, it's a big deal. It's a sign to neighbours, Russia and to the Finnish people that things are changing.".

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First ladies of S. Korea, U.S. on day of diplomacy - Duration: 1:48.

The first ladies got to spend some time together on Tuesday,... having afternoon tea time and

discussing Korea's culture and history.

Lee Unshin has more on their brand of diplomacy.

On the day of U.S. President Trump's arrival in Korea, it wasn't just the bilateral summit

between the leaders of Seoul and Washington that took the spotlight.

On Tuesday, the first lady of the U.S., Melania Trump, also made local headlines by engaging

in a rather, different kind of diplomacy; involving sports and gender equality.

While her husband visited Camp Humphreys, the new home of the U.S. Eighth Army outside

Seoul,...Mrs. Trump traveled to the U.S. ambassador's residence in the capital, to attend the launch

event of "Girls Play 2," which aims to encourage girls to be more active and boost opportunities

for them to play sports.

Alongside dozens of school kids and the head of the PyeongChang 2018 organizing committee...the

first lady stressed the valuable skills children can learn through sports, and that girls,

too, love being athletic just like boys.

(English) "As we look forward to the Olympics, I call

on all of us to encourage even more girls to play sports.

Let's give girls and boys equal access to sports facilities, equipment and to cultures.

Let's remind the world girls play too."

She added that the upcoming 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics will provide a platform for

the world to come together under a shared love for sports.

Later in the day, at the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae, Mrs. Trump sat down with

Korea's first lady, Kim Jung-sook.

The two ladies talked about Korea's culture, history and hopes for many more years of a

prosperous alliance,....over some afternoon tea.

Lee Unshin Arirang News.

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Preview of Alien Intrusion: Unmasking A Deception (Impact of UFOs on U.S. Presidents) - Duration: 1:43.

Narrator: Belief in extraterrestrial life has

influenced virtually all aspects of our society. Even presidents

openly discuss such things on TV talk shows.

Think of how all the differences among people on Earth would

seem small if we felt threatened by a space invader.

That's the whole theory of Independence Day.

Jimmy Kimmel: You're right, you're right.

Everybody gets together and makes nice and, you know.

You and Bill O'Reilly would be hiding in a bunker together.

Yeah.

Ronald Reagan: In our obsession with antagonisms

of the moment, we often forget how much unites all the members

of humanity. Perhaps we need some outside universal threat to make us

recognize this common bond. I occasionally think how quickly our

differences worldwide would vanish if we were facing an

alien threat from outside this world.

It was the darndest thing I've ever seen. It was big,

it changed colors and it was about the size of the moon.

We watched it for ten minutes, but none of us could figure out what

it was. One thing's for sure, I'll never make fun of people who say

they've seen unidentified flying objects in the sky. If I become

president, I'll make every piece of information this country has about

UFO sightings available to the public and the scientists.

I am convinced that UFOs exist because I've seen one … .

Because these beliefs are mainstream, when many people see

an object in the sky they don't recognize, that is, a UFO,

They automatically assume it's a space vehicle from another planet

and call in a UFO sighting …

For more infomation >> Preview of Alien Intrusion: Unmasking A Deception (Impact of UFOs on U.S. Presidents) - Duration: 1:43.

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U.S. Changes Business, Travel & Trade Policy With Cuba - Duration: 1:34.

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What Explains U.S. Mass Shootings? International Comparisons Suggest an Answer - Duration: 3:28.

What Explains U.S. Mass Shootings? International Comparisons Suggest an Answer

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SHINee's Minho Meets US First Lady Melania Trump At 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics Event - Duration: 2:36.

SHINee's Minho Meets US First Lady Melania Trump At 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics Event

United States First Lady Melania Trump, SHINees , and more attended the Girls Play 2 campaign at the US Embassy in Korea, an event for the upcoming 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.

Melania Trump stated, Im sure youre all very excited to host next years games.

It will be an amazing opportunity to bring the world together through our shared love of sports..

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Minho also said in a speech, I am honored to be at such an amazing event.

When I was little, my dream was to become an athlete.

If I hadnt become a singer, I probably wouldve become an athlete.

To this day, I like sports and enjoy doing them..

He added, Studying is important, but health is the most important.

I hope you can enjoy your school days by exercising a little to relieve your stress and increase your strength..

During the event, Melania Trump and Minho took photos together with the students to commemorate the special day.

You can take a look at their participation in the event through the clips below!.

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President Moon reaffirms S. Korea-U.S. alliance during state dinner for Trump - Duration: 2:38.

During the grand state dinner for President Trump,... the two leaders reaffirmed their

countries' ironclad alliance.

The other attendees -- a mix of Korean and American VIPs from the business world -- saw

the banquet as a golden opportunity to resolve issues surrounding the trade-related differences

between the two countries.

Kim Ji-yeon reports.

At the grand state dinner held at the Blue House late Tuesday,...

President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed the strength of the South Korea-U.S. alliance.

He stressed that the two sides will stand firm against North Korea's provocations and

work to bring Pyongyang back to talks on its denuclearization.

President Moon said the alliance will ensure peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia,...

adding that the history of war on the peninsula should never be repeated.

(Korean) "The peace that was fought for with blood

from Korea and America is again being threatened, but the strength of the South Korea-U.S. alliance

is preventing that threat growing."

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President Trump responded by saying that the alliance, which has grown stronger by withstanding

hardships together, is built on a foundation of great friendship.

(English) "We have been proud to stand by your side

for many decades as an unwavering friend and loyal ally.

And you have never had a time where this ally has been more loyal or stood by your side

more than right now."

The state dinner was also a who's-who of Korea's business elite.

Among those enjoying the evening were SK Group Chair, Chey Tae-won , Hanwha Group Chair Kim

Seung-youn , Hanjin Group patriarch Cho Yang-ho , Vice chair of LG Group, Koo Bon-joon and

Samsung Electronics chief executive Yoon Boo-keun .

They made up some 120 economic and cultural figures that attended Tuesday's dinner at

the traditional hanok reception hall within the Blue House.

From the U.S. side, the VIPs included James Kim, Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce

in Korea and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, who sat at the same table as Chung

Eui-sun , Vice Chair of Korea's largest automaker Hyundai Motor Group.

The seating arrangement served as an opportunity to exchange views and pave the way for the

two sides to resolve contentious issues related to the amendment of the South Korea-U.S. free

trade agreement,... as well as tougher U.S. regulations, including anti-dumping measures

imposed on Korean automobile and steel exports.

Kim Ji-yeon, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> President Moon reaffirms S. Korea-U.S. alliance during state dinner for Trump - Duration: 2:38.

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World War 3? US and EU back Lebanon amid row with Saudi Arabia – Gulf CATASTROPHE feared - Duration: 3:59.

World War 3?

US and EU back Lebanon amid row with Saudi Arabia – Gulf CATASTROPHE feared

THE European Union has echoed US support for Lebanon following the resignation of prime

minister Saad al-Hariri while Saudi Arabia's claim that Beirut has declared war threatens

strained ties in the Middle East.

EU ambassadors to Lebanon said they reaffirmed "their strong support for the continued unity,

stability, sovereignty, and security of Lebanon and its people".

They also called "on all sides to pursue constructive dialogue and to build on the work achieved

in the last 11 months towards strengthening Lebanon's institutions and preparing parliamentary

elections in early 2018, in adherence with the Constitution".

On Tuesday, US State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert issued a declaration of support

to Lebanon amid growing unrest in the Middle East.

She said: "The United States strongly supports the legitimate institutions in the Lebanese

state.

"We expect all members of the international community to respect fully those institutions

and the sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon."

The EU and US support comes after Saudi Arabia accused the Middle Eastern country of declaring

war following "aggression" against the kingdom by Shia group Hezbollah.

Saudi Gulf affairs minister Thamer al-Sabhan said the Iran-backed Lebanese group had attacked

his country.

In an interview with Al-Arabiya TV, he said the Lebanese administration would now be "dealt

with as a government declaring war on Saudi Arabia".

He claimed Hezbollah's actions "were considered acts of a declaration of war against Saudi

Arabia by Lebanon and by the Lebanese Party of the Devil".

Al-Sabhan said the message had also been delivered to Lebanese prime minister Saas al-Hariri,

a Saudi ally.

Al-Hariri resigned at the weekend saying he feared an assassination plot against him,

accusing Iran and Hezbollah of threatening peace in the Middle East.

After the shock exit, al-Sabhan tweeted: "Lebanon, after the resignation, will never be the same

as before.

"It will not accept to be in any case a platform for launching terrorism to our countries."

Lebanese president Michel Aoun, a Hezbollah ally, has refused to accept Hariri's resignation,

saying he first wants him to return to Lebanon so he can meet him in person to understand

the reasons.

Despite Washington's decision to side with Lebanon on this issue, the US has joined Saudi

Arabia in pointing the finger at Iran for the recent failed missile attack on Riyadh.

While President Trump continues his 12-day tour of Asia, the White House has condemned

the missile attack by Yemen's Houthi militias on Saudi Arabia and said Iran "enabled" the

launch amid increasing instability in the Middle East.

In a statement, the White House said: "Houthi missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, enabled

by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, threaten regional security and undermine UN

efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict."

The news comes after Saudi Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman accused Iran of arming militias

- something he branded a "clear act of aggression" which could be considered "an act of war".

Iran has denied the accusations and instead mocked Saudi Arabia.

The country's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif posted on Twitter this week: "KSA

[the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia] bombs Yemen to smithereens, killing 1000s of innocents

including babies, spreads cholera and famine, but of course blames Iran.

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U.S. President Donald Trump addresses South Korea's National Assembly - Duration: 3:22.

Trump became the first American leader to address the nation's parliament in nearly

a quarter-century.

His speech mainly centered on North Korea,... warning the regime of the dangerous path it's

on, and calling on countries including China and Russia to fully implement UNSC resolutions.

Kim Min-ji has the highlights of his message.

Trump's address to the National Assembly, the first by a sitting U.S. president in 24

years,... was relatively reserved with no surprises.

But he did send a stern message to North Korea during his speech,... which lasted over half

an hour.

Trump said the weapons that Pyongyang possesses,... are not making the regime safer,... but putting

it in grave danger.

(English) "Every step you take down this dark path increases

the peril you face.

North Korea is not the paradise your grandfather envisioned.

It is a hell that no person deserves."

In fact, the North Korea nuclear issue has topped Trump's Asia tour,... following a series

of missile launches,... as well as the North's most powerful nuclear test back in September.

He said that the world cannot tolerate the menace of the rogue regime and its threats

of nuclear devastation,... calling on the international community, including China and

Russia, to fully implement UN Security Council resolutions,... downgrade diplomatic relations

with the regime and sever all ties involving trade and technology.

(English) "All responsible nations must join forces

to isolate the brutal regime of North Korea, to deny it and any form, any form of it, you

cannot support, you cannot supply, you cannot accept.

It is our responsibility and our duty to confront this danger together, because the longer we

wait, the greater the danger grows and the fewer the options become."

For America's part,... Trump said the U.S. will not be intimidated by the North,... and

neither will he permit his country or his allies to be threatened or attacked.

The U.S. leader warned Pyongyang that while America does not seek conflict or confrontation,...

it will NOT run from it.

(English) "This is a very different administration than

the United States has had in the past.

Today I hope I speak not only for our countries, but for all civilized nations when I say to

the North,...

Do not underestimate us.

And do not try us."

However, Trump did say that the U.S. will offer Pyongyang a better path... should it

cease its threats and dismantle its nuclear program,... despite the crimes it has committed.

(Standup) "There had been concerns that he would step

up his rhetoric... as he has done previously,... especially this being the only parliamentary

address during his five nation Asia tour.

It was instead was more or less in line with the comments he made Tuesday during summit

talks with President Moon Jae-in,... in which he called on North Korea to come to the table

and make a deal.

Kim Min-ji, Arirang News."

For more infomation >> U.S. President Donald Trump addresses South Korea's National Assembly - Duration: 3:22.

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Former Navy SEAL, Robert J. O'Neill Endorses John James for U.S. Senate in Michigan - Duration: 1:05.

Hello I'm Robert J. O'Neill and I'm proud to

endorse conservative outsider John James for United States Senate.

I've not always had politics at the top of my mind,

as a former Navy SEAL operator I had the responsibility for serving in key

missions, including being part of the team to kill Osama

Bin Laden. It was an honor to serve our nation

but now we have a battle in Washington D.C. that will determine the future of this nation,

and the success and prosperity of our children, and future generations as well.

It's critical we elect leaders in Washington who understand what's at stake

and that's why I'm excited to throw my support to Army Ranger

John James for U.S. Senate. John's combat experience

flying Apaches in Operation Iraqi Freedom, his conservative views,

and his business experience are exactly what our nation

needs right now.

Join me in this battle for freedom by endorsing

and sending a few bucks to John at JohnJamesforSenate.com

Thank you.

For more infomation >> Former Navy SEAL, Robert J. O'Neill Endorses John James for U.S. Senate in Michigan - Duration: 1:05.

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U.S. President Donald Trump addresses South Korea's National Assembly - Duration: 3:28.

President Trump has now left for China.... but in Korea... he gave a speech to the National

Assembly,... the first address to parliament by a sitting U.S. president in nearly a quarter-century.

His speech mainly centered on North Korea,... warning the North of the dangerous path it's

on, and calling on countries including China and Russia to fully implement UN Security

Council resolutions.

Here's our Kim Min-ji with more on Trump's message.

Trump's address to the National Assembly, the first by a sitting U.S. president in 24

years,... was relatively reserved with no surprises.

But he did send a stern message to North Korea during his speech,... which lasted over half

an hour.

Trump said the weapons that Pyongyang possesses,... are not making the regime safer,... but putting

it in grave danger.

(English) "Every step you take down this dark path increases

the peril you face.

North Korea is not the paradise your grandfather envisioned.

It is a hell that no person deserves."

In fact, the North Korea nuclear issue has topped Trump's Asia tour,... following a series

of missile launches,... as well as the North's most powerful nuclear test back in September.

He said that the world cannot tolerate the menace of the rogue regime and its threats

of nuclear devastation,... calling on the international community, including China and

Russia, to fully implement UN Security Council resolutions,... downgrade diplomatic relations

with the regime and sever all ties involving trade and technology.

(English) "All responsible nations must join forces

to isolate the brutal regime of North Korea, to deny it and any form, any form of it, you

cannot support, you cannot supply, you cannot accept.

It is our responsibility and our duty to confront this danger together, because the longer we

wait, the greater the danger grows and the fewer the options become."

For America's part,... Trump said the U.S. will not be intimidated by the North,... and

neither will he permit his country or his allies to be threatened or attacked.

The U.S. leader warned Pyongyang that while America does not seek conflict or confrontation,...

it will NOT run from it.

(English) "This is a very different administration than

the United States has had in the past.

Today I hope I speak not only for our countries, but for all civilized nations when I say to

the North,...

Do not underestimate us.

And do not try us."

However, Trump did say that the U.S. will offer Pyongyang a better path... should it

cease its threats and dismantle its nuclear program,... despite the crimes it has committed.

(Standup) "There had been concerns that he would step

up his rhetoric... as he has done previously,... especially this being the only parliamentary

address during his five nation Asia tour.

It was instead was more or less in line with the comments he made Tuesday during summit

talks with President Moon Jae-in,... in which he called on North Korea to come to the table

and make a deal.

Kim Min-ji, Arirang News."

For more infomation >> U.S. President Donald Trump addresses South Korea's National Assembly - Duration: 3:28.

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First ladies of S. Korea, U.S. on day of diplomacy - Duration: 1:48.

The first ladies got to spend some time together on Tuesday,... having afternoon tea time and

discussing Korea's culture and history.

Lee Unshin has more on their brand of diplomacy.

On the day of U.S. President Trump's arrival in Korea, it wasn't just the bilateral summit

between the leaders of Seoul and Washington that took the spotlight.

On Tuesday, the first lady of the U.S., Melania Trump, also made local headlines by engaging

in a rather, different kind of diplomacy; involving sports and gender equality.

While her husband visited Camp Humphreys, the new home of the U.S. Eighth Army outside

Seoul,...Mrs. Trump traveled to the U.S. ambassador's residence in the capital, to attend the launch

event of "Girls Play 2," which aims to encourage girls to be more active and boost opportunities

for them to play sports.

Alongside dozens of school kids and the head of the PyeongChang 2018 organizing committee...the

first lady stressed the valuable skills children can learn through sports, and that girls,

too, love being athletic just like boys.

(English) "As we look forward to the Olympics, I call

on all of us to encourage even more girls to play sports.

Let's give girls and boys equal access to sports facilities, equipment and to cultures.

Let's remind the world girls play too."

She added that the upcoming 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics will provide a platform for

the world to come together under a shared love for sports.

Later in the day, at the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae, Mrs. Trump sat down with

Korea's first lady, Kim Jung-sook.

The two ladies talked about Korea's culture, history and hopes for many more years of a

prosperous alliance,....over some afternoon tea.

Lee Unshin Arirang News.

For more infomation >> First ladies of S. Korea, U.S. on day of diplomacy - Duration: 1:48.

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1st Openly Trans Woman Elected To Major U.S. City Council - Duration: 0:31.

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Three U.S. carriers in west Pacific for drill to accompany Trump's Asia tour - Duration: 0:32.

The United States is staging a show of force in the western Pacific while President Trump

is in the region.

According to the U.S. Navy, three aircraft carrier strike groups, based around the USS

Nimitz, the USS Ronald Reagan and the USS Theodore Roosevelt,... will hold drills in

the region over the coming days.

The mock-battle exercises will also involve guided-missile destroyers and submarines.

At a press conference in Seoul on Tuesday, President Trump said the warships are "showing

great strength".

For more infomation >> Three U.S. carriers in west Pacific for drill to accompany Trump's Asia tour - Duration: 0:32.

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China will take THIS side if Donald Trump leads the US to war with North Korea - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 4:34.

China will take THIS side if Donald Trump leads the US to war with North Korea

CHINA are the kingmaker as fears of nuclear war loom between the US and North Korea – but

whose side are they really on?

Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have waged a terrifying war of words this year as nuclear

conflict looms over the Korean Peninsula.

Beijing is one of the biggest players in the region, being one of the world's largest

economies and having a massive military at its fingertips.

Trump has been pressuring China to take action on North Korea, with the communist powerhouse

being one of Kim's only traditional allies.

The US President will now be making his way to Beijing for a sit-down meeting with the

newly empowered Chinese premier Xi Jinping.

Daily Star Online can now reveal which side China is really on should war come between

North Korea and the US.

Should the US attack North Korea you can expect China to "rescue" and side with Kim, Korea

expert Dr Leonid Petrov told this website.

He said while China values regional stability, it would "immediately" step into a war

to support Kim.

China has been cracking down on North Korea with sanctions this year, but it has been

facing constant pressure to do more from Trump.

This relationship between China and North Korea guarantees any military action on Kim

by the US would "end with World War 3 – a nuclear one", Dr Petrov said.

The expert explained China remains in a friendship agreement with North Korea and would step

into a war on Kim's behalf.

China sided with the North all the way back in 1950 on the dawn of the Korean War, a conflict

which technically never ended and Dr Petrov warned "this could resume at any moment".

He said: "If the US is at war with North Korea, then China is at war with the US."

The expert also described Kim's rogue state as a "proxy guard" for the region – warding

off US military drills on behalf of both China and Russia.

Dr Petrov told Daily Star Online: "The best thing China can do now is help North Korea

to be stable, that is why you can't expect from China to stifle North Korea or push them

hard.

"The stability of their own north-eastern region depends on the stability of North Korea."

China has reportedly closed its borders with North Korea ahead of Trump's visit in a

gesture of good will.

Beijing fears a war erupting with North Korea would send floods of refugees across their

eastern frontier with the rogue state.

China is North Korea's oldest ally and the two powers maintain very close ties with trade

deals.

President Xi reportedly personally hates Kim but has to tolerate him for the sake of the

region, an ex-UK diplomat revealed.

Dr Petrov said China knows a conflict would be a "tectonic" shift in the status quo

of the region – one that "nobody knows which direction it would go".

The superpower has also been squaring up the US elsewhere in the region, with conflict

continuing to brew in the disputed South China Sea.

Relations between China and the US have been strained for years as the Pacific powerhouse

ramps up its military power and aggressiveness.

War fears have loomed with North Korea this year as Kim tested scores of missiles capped

off with the detonation of an H-bomb.

Dr Petrov said he belives North Korea is "disappointed and disenchanted" with changing US policies

between different presidents – which is driving them to work for ICBMs.

He said: "North Korea believes the only that will work now is the demonstration of

power."

North Korea are feared to be readying the dreaded Juche Bird – a live nuclear missile

fired out into the heart of the Pacific.

For more infomation >> China will take THIS side if Donald Trump leads the US to war with North Korea - DAILY NEWS - Duration: 4:34.

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South Korea to purchase billions of dollars worth of state-of-the-art U.S. weaponry - Duration: 2:00.

In a bid to boost its independent defense capabilities against North Korean threats

and cement the firm alliance between Seoul and Washington,..

South Korea says it's buying a bunch of new state-of-the-art military hardware from the

United States.

Presidents Moon and Trump also together scrapped a joint treaty that places a cap on the payload

limit of South Korea's ballistic missiles.

Kim Hyun-bin reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Seoul will be purchasing billions of dollars'

worth of U.S. military equipment.

He added that the purchases will also help the U.S. economy by creating jobs and reducing

the trade deficit Washington has with Seoul.

" South Korea will be ordering billions of dollars of that equipment, which, frankly,

for them makes a lot of sense.

And for us, it means jobs; it means reducing our trade deficit with South Korea."

South Korean President Moon Jae-in concurred saying that the two allies will start negotiations.

"Seoul and Washington are starting talks to bring in state-of-the-art surveillance equipment

and strategic assets to the peninsula.

The high-tech equipment is essential to enhance our country's independent and joint defense

capabilities.

( . )

President Moon also said that the two countries agreed to remove a warhead weight limit on

Seoul's ballistic missiles.

"We agreed to totally scrap the warhead weight limitations."

( )

South Korea's presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae added that the two leaders also agreed

to look into Seoul acquiring its own nuclear powered submarines, but whether Washington

plans to sell the subs or co-develop such assets with Seoul has not been revealed yet.

Kim Hyun-bin, Arirang News.

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U.S. President Donald Trump addresses South Korea's National Assembly - Duration: 3:24.

On the final day of President Trump's state visit to South Korea -- he visited the country's

National Assembly... where he gave a parliamentary speech.

Anticipation was high,... as it was the first address to the Assembly by a sitting U.S.

president in nearly a quarter of a century.

The speech mainly centered on North Korea,... where Trump said the regime must not test

U.S. resolve.

Our Kim Min-ji gives us a rundown of the U.S. leader's message.

The highly anticipated parliamentary address by U.S. President Donald Trump was relatively

reserved with no surprises.

His speech,... that lasted over half an hour,... focused mostly on North Korea -- which he

referred to as a cruel dictatorship.

The U.S. president said the existence of a thriving South Korea threatens the regime's

leadership,... adding that the more successful Seoul becomes,... the more it discredits the

dark fantasy of the Kim Jong-un regime.

(English) Considering the misery wrought by the North

Korean dictatorship, it is no surprise that it has been forced to take increasingly desperate

measures to prevent its people from understanding this brutal contrast.

Trump went on to say that the weapons that Pyongyang possesses,... are not making the

regime safer,... but putting it in grave danger.

He said that the world cannot tolerate the menace of a rogue regime that threatens nuclear

devastation,... calling on ALL countries, including China and Russia to fully implement

UN Security Council resolutions,... downgrade diplomatic relations with the regime, and

sever all ties of trade and technology.

Trump stressed that the international community needs to confront the issue together,... saying

that the longer they wait,... the more the danger grows and less options are available.

The U.S. leader also pointed out that America does not seek conflict or confrontation,...

but will NOT run from it.

(English) "This is a very different administration than

the United States has had in the past.

Today I hope I speak not only for our countries, but for all civilized nations when I say to

the North,...

Do not underestimate us.

And do not try us."

However, Trump did say that the U.S. will offer Pyongyang a better path,... should it

cease its threats and dismantle its nuclear program.

The U.S. president said that until the North shows its firm will to denuclearize,... eyes

will be fixed on the regime.

Trump's speech was the first at the Assembly by a U.S. president in 24 years,... the last

being made by former President Bill Clinton back in 1993,... and Trump is now the seventh

U.S. leader to do so.

Some 550 people were present,... including South Korea's lawmakers,... foreign diplomats

and those invited by the U.S. government.

Kim Min-ji, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> U.S. President Donald Trump addresses South Korea's National Assembly - Duration: 3:24.

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President Moon reaffirms S. Korea-U.S. alliance during state dinner for Trump - Duration: 2:37.

During the grand state dinner for President Trump,... the two leaders reaffirmed their

countries' ironclad alliance.

The other attendees -- a mix of Korean and American VIPs from the business world -- saw

the banquet as a golden opportunity to resolve issues surrounding the trade-related differences

between the two countries.

Kim Ji-yeon reports.

At the grand state dinner held at the Blue House late Tuesday,...

President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed the strength of the South Korea-U.S. alliance.

He stressed that the two sides will stand firm against North Korea's provocations and

work to bring Pyongyang back to talks on its denuclearization.

President Moon said the alliance will ensure peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia,...

adding that the history of war on the peninsula should never be repeated.

(Korean) "The peace that was fought for with blood

from Korea and America is again being threatened, but the strength of the South Korea-U.S. alliance

is preventing that threat growing."

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President Trump responded by saying that the alliance, which has grown stronger by withstanding

hardships together, is built on a foundation of great friendship.

(English) "We have been proud to stand by your side

for many decades as an unwavering friend and loyal ally.

And you have never had a time where this ally has been more loyal or stood by your side

more than right now."

The state dinner was also a who's-who of Korea's business elite.

Among those enjoying the evening were SK Group Chair, Chey Tae-won , Hanwha Group Chair Kim

Seung-youn , Hanjin Group patriarch Cho Yang-ho , Vice chair of LG Group, Koo Bon-joon and

Samsung Electronics chief executive Yoon Boo-keun .

They made up some 120 economic and cultural figures that attended Tuesday's dinner at

the traditional hanok reception hall within the Blue House.

From the U.S. side, the VIPs included James Kim, Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce

in Korea and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, who sat at the same table as Chung

Eui-sun , Vice Chair of Korea's largest automaker Hyundai Motor Group.

The seating arrangement served as an opportunity to exchange views and pave the way for the

two sides to resolve contentious issues related to the amendment of the South Korea-U.S. free

trade agreement,... as well as tougher U.S. regulations, including anti-dumping measures

imposed on Korean automobile and steel exports.

Kim Ji-yeon, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> President Moon reaffirms S. Korea-U.S. alliance during state dinner for Trump - Duration: 2:37.

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U.S. President Trump lands in China for three-day visit - Duration: 2:17.

President Donald Trump landed in the Chinese capital less than three hours ago following

his visits to Japan and South Korea.

Oh Jung-hee tells us what he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be working on... during Trump's

three-day visit.

U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon,... for his three-day

visit to China -- the third stop of his five-nation Asia tour.

This is President Trump's first visit to China since taking office... as well as the first

state visit Chinese President Xi Jinping has received... since the end of the 19th Chinese

Party Congress.

Diplomatic officials from China have been stressing that Trump will receive a "state-visit-plus"

treatment, with both formal and informal get-togethers arranged.

And for that, Trump's first night in Beijing, includes a special evening with Xi at China's

historical imperial palace, the Forbidden City.

Previous American presidents have only VISITED the palace.

But Trump is expected to drink tea, watch a Beijing opera,... and enjoy a special banquet

with his Chinese counterpart,... becoming the first U.S. president to do so.

The summit talks between Presidents Trump and Xi are scheduled for Thursday.

U.S. officials say Trump will press Xi to tighten the screws on Pyongyang... by fully

enforcing international sanctions... such as limits on oil exports, coal imports and

financial transactions.

(Chinese) "China is close to running out of measures

to pressure North Korea.

So, I think China may try to compromise... by somewhat stepping up the sanctions measures.

But that would be still far from what Trump expects."

In terms of trade, Trump is expected to bring up the same issues that he had with his South

Korean and Japanese counterparts.

(English) "We've seen great growth and trade between

our two countries, but there are some concerns about having more reciprocity and reducing

the balance of payments deficit between the United States and China."

Also to watch for is how the two leaders define their partnership... and assure stability

in bilateral relations.

China's state-owned People's Daily reports... that Beijing will work to construct a "cooperative

and mutually profitable relationship" with Washington.

Oh Jung-hee, Arirang News.

For more infomation >> U.S. President Trump lands in China for three-day visit - Duration: 2:17.

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CHINESE JL-2 vs UNITED STATES'S TRIDENT II: BATTLE OF SLBM - Duration: 6:42.

Only 4 countries in the world are currently recognized to have nuclear triad namely Unites

States, Russia , China and India.

The nuclear triad is the ability to launch nukes from land by land based missiles, from

air through long range strategic bombers and from sea through submarine launched ballistic

missiles.

The last leg of the 'triad' thats the ability to launch nukes from sea, is the most

survival part of the triad since submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) are least vulnerable

to preemptive strike, as submarines can roam under sea without getting detected by the

preying eyes of enemy satellites and reconnaissance aircrafts.

SLBMs make sure that the country will have a credible second strike capability, that

is even if it is attacked first by nukes, it will have a way to retaliate back.

This is reason that SLBMs are considered to be most potent form of nuclear deterrence.

The JL-2 , also known as the Ju Lang-2 or Giant Wave-2, is a Chinese intercontinental-range,

submarine-launched ballistic missile.

It is believed to have been developed jointly with the DF-31 land-based ICBM beginning in

1970.

The missile has be designed as an improvement over JL-1 and has now completely replaced

the former.

Trident II a missile designed by Lockheed Martin Space Systems in California, United

States.

It is deployed by the American and British navies.

Trident II was designed to be more advanced than Trident I which was retired in 2005 . It

has greater range and payload capacity than the former.

In this video, Defense Updates compares the two SLBMs Chinese JL-2 and United States's

Trident II and draw a unbiased conclusion.

Lets get started.

JL 2 is a 3 stage solid propellant ballistic missile.

The Trident II is also a three-stage rocket, each stage containing a solid-fuel rocket

motor.

Solid-fuel missile can stand ready for extended periods of time with little maintenance and

was the choice for both the countries.

This category is a tie.

As of 2016, China deploys 4 Jin-class nuclear ballistic missile submarines each armed with

12 JL-2 ICBMs.

Chinese plans call for the production of a total of 12 Jin-class submarines.

14 Ballistic Missile Submarines of Ohio class together carry approximately 50% of the total

US active inventory of strategic thermonuclear warheads, with each of the submarines carrying

24 Trident II missiles.

Distinct advantage goes to Trident II as it better accommodated in its launch platform.

The JL-2 missile uses an inertial guidance system and a Global Positioning Satellite

(GPS) system.

It may also employ the Bei Dou navigational satellite system.

This missile will likely have an accuracy of 150 or 300 m CEP (Circular Error Probability).

The Trident II missile uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance which is able

to receive GPS (Global Positioning System) updates.

The missile has an accuracy of 90 m, making it only of the most accurate long range strategic

missile in the world.

Advantage goes to Trident II in this category.

The JL-2 has a minimum range of 2,000 km, a maximum range greater than 8,000 km.

The Trident II has a range of more than 7,500 mi or 12,000 km.

This range enables the missile to be launched from far off from the target.

Significantly better range gives advantage to Trident II.

JL-2 weighs in at 42,000 kg , where as Trident II weighs 59,000 kg.

The larger size and more advanced technology enables Trident II to carry more warheads.

JL-2 missiles are believed to be armed a single 1 MT yield nuclear warhead, but is also capable

of delivering 3-8 90 kt MIRV (Multiple Independently Reentry vehicle) warheads.

Trident II can be configured with 2 types of MIRV.

The Mark 5 MIRV can carry up to 14 W88 (475 kt) warheads, while the Mark 4 MIRV having

the ability to carry 14 W76 (100 kt) warheads.

Trident II has more overall better payload capacity and has more MIRV warheads giving

it a solid advantage.

The United States Department of Defense believes JL-2 will give the PLA Navy "its first credible

sea-based nuclear deterrent."

The missile demonstrates the increasing technological advancement of the Chinese forces.

As represented in the final score , the Trident II is overall a better missile.

The technological prowess of the Trident II can be gauged from the fact that even next

generation of US & UK submarines will field them.

The Ohios class submarines are forecast to move out of service between 2027 and 2040.

But the incoming Columbia class—the first vessel of which is scheduled to enter service

in 2031—will continue to deploy the Trident II.

And a common missile compartment, designed to house the missiles, will be a feature of

both the Columbia design and the incoming British Dreadnought-class submarines, which

will begin to replace the current UK Vanguard class from 2028.