North Korea threatens military action over Christmas lights

December 13, 2011

North Korea has threatened South Korea with a “sea of fire” because the Communist state views large tree-shaped Christmas lights placed on the border as “psychological warfare” and a “provocation.”

“If the move leads to unpredictable results, all responsibilities will be determined on the warmongers of the South,” stated a website run by North Korea’s government.

 

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Further information:

• N Korea furious at South's Christmas lights plan (BBC)
• Threats of war for "the lights and Christmas trees on the border" (Fides)