Mass rally held as North Korea steps up threats
Thousands of North Koreans have turned out for a mass rally in Pyongyang, in support of their leaders' call to arms. Soldiers and students chanted "death to the US imperialists" and "sweep away the US aggressors." North Korea is said to have put missile units on standby to attack American bases in South Korea and the Pacific. The order from leader Kim Jong-un came after the US flew two stealth bombers over the Korean peninsula. America said the practice runs were designed to show its ability to conduct long-range, precision strikes "quickly and at will." Seoul, which has been carrying out routine military drills with America, says it is closely monitoring movements in North Korea. Pyongyang is angry about a hike in sanctions, imposed after it carried out a third nuclear test in February. A full-blown North Korean attack is unlikely. However, there are fears of a more localised conflict.
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