South Korea Too Boost Defenses After Nuclear Test By North -- Stars and Stripes
SEOUL — South Korea said Wednesday it is increasing its missile defense and interception capabilities following North Korea’s latest nuclear test and vowed to firmly respond to future provocations by its neighbor.
The test followed a successful rocket launch two months ago that was widely believed to be a tryout of ballistic missile technology. And a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said officials believe North Korea may soon conduct another nuclear test or more rocket launches.
Tuesday’s underground test involved a 6- to 7-kiloton explosion, far larger than initial blasts carried out in 2006 and 2009. Experts said it yielded few immediate answers about the state of North Korea’s nuclear program, except that it has progressed.
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More News On South Korean Reactions To North Korea's Nuclear Test
North Korea’s neighbours to the south prepare for war after rogue nation’s nuclear test -- National Post/AP
S. Korea, Japan Move to Bolster Defenses After North's Nuclear Test -- Voice of America
S. Korea to step up missile defence after North test -- Space Daily/AFP
Incoming South Korean President Steps Up Criticism of North Korea -- New York Times
Incoming South Korea Leader Rejects North's Provocations -- Wall Street Journal
North Korea Nuclear Test Forces Park to Amend Engagement -- Bloomberg Businessweek
U.S., Seoul to meet on North's nuke threat -- UPI
S.Korea Must Overhaul Its Entire Security Paradigm -- Kang In-sun, Chosun Ilbo
My Comment: The South Korean government is adopting a tougher line, but as to what dos the average South Korean think .... I suspect that there is some truth to this story.