N. Korea says to enter "state of war" against S. Korea: KCNA
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North Koreans march through Kim Il Sung Square in downtown Pyongyang, North Korea, on Friday, March 29, 2013. North Korea said on Saturday it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea in a continuing escalation of tough rhetoric against Seoul and Washington after coming under international sanctions for its nuclear test. -- FILE PHOTO: AP
SEOUL (REUTERS) - North Korea said on Saturday it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea in a continuing escalation of tough rhetoric against Seoul and Washington after coming under international sanctions for its nuclear test.
"From this time on, the North-South relations will be entering the state of war and all issues raised between the North and the South will be handled accordingly," a statement carried by the North's official KCNA news agency said.
KCNA said the statement was issued jointly by the North's government, ruling party and other organizations.
North Korea has been threatening to attack the South and United States (US) military bases almost on a daily basis since the beginning of March, when US and South Korean militaries started routine drills, and has ordered its armed forces on the highest alert.
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