Obama emphasizes on a "Nuclear-free World"
By Maganga Media - Mar 26, 2012
President Barack Obama on Monday emphasized his vision for a nuclear-free world and warned that North Korea and Iran should shun nuclear weapons or face tough action from the international community. Obama, who is in Seoul for a nuclear summit, will meet his Russian and Chinese counterparts Monday.
Earlier, during a speech to students at Hankuk University in South Korea, he warned North Korea that if it moves forward with a planned test-firing of a long-range missile, it will further deepen its isolation. He said sanctions have led to the "slowing" of Tehran's nuclear program. But it remains a concern and will be a topic of discussion later with leaders of China and Russia. While the president didn't specify the course of action if Iran does not comply with international demands and produces nuclear weapons, he left little leeway for Tehran's leaders. "Iran must act with the seriousness and sense of urgency that this moment demands. Iran must meet its obligations," Obama said.
The president also directed remarks at the leaders of neighboring North Korea. He said the United States has "no hostile intent toward your country" and is "committed to peace." But Pyongyang needs to realize that years of sanctions and condemnation show that its existing nuclear strategy isn't working, Obama said, adding "there will be no more rewards for provocations." "You can continue down the road you are on, but we know where that leads," Obama said. "It leads to more of the same -- more broken dreams, more isolation, ever more distance between the people of North Korea and the dignity and opportunity they deserve."
The president ended his speech by predicting that Koreans, North and South, will someday be "united and free." "The day all Koreans yearn for will not come easily or without great sacrifice. But make no mistake, it will come. And when it does, change will unfold that once seemed impossible," he said.
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