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Bishop defends regional build-up against North Korea

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Source: AAP

As tensions continue to rise in the Korean Peninsula, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has stepped up her condemnation of North Korea's military activities.


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By Leah Na, Lydia Feng

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As tensions continue to rise in the Korean Peninsula, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has stepped up her condemnation of North Korea's military activities.


Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has criticised North Korea for what she calls its "provocative and belligerent" behaviour a day after it launched its largest-ever military exercise.

Analysts say North Korea's actions cannot be ignored, although there is a suggestion the actions are rational from the North Korean government's point of view.

 

SBS Korean program has more.

 


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