North Korea Conducts Nuclear Test

American VoicesNorth KoreaOpinion ISSUE 49•07 Feb 12, 2013

North Korea carried out a nuclear test Tuesday, possibly using a plutonium-based device that was smaller but more powerful than its previous bombs, drawing condemnation and vows of swift action from governments around the world. What do you think?

  • “If we’ve learned anything from dealing with dictators, it’s that nothing’s more effective than condemnation.”

    Susan Hayden –
    Prospecting Driller

  • “I’m glad other countries are finally joining us in making vows.”

    Malcolm Merrill –
    Caulker

  • “Anyone else torn between finding this troubling and kind of adorable?”

    Brianna Menyuk –
    Unemployed

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