NORTH KOREA IS THE MOST DANGEROUS AND THREAT TO PEACE IN THE REGION- MIKE PENCE.

 The war of words going on  between  America and North Korea is gradually gathering momentum and from the look of things if  the United Nations and leaders around the world 

do not intervene urgently , this could actually lead to a real war.

On Wednesday  Mike Pence , American Vice President   said the U.S. would meet any conventional or nuclear attack by Kim Jong - un  ( North Korea ,President ) with an “overwhelming” military response to protect allies such as Japan and South Korea,  those who would challenge our resolve or our readiness should know, he continues, we will defeat any attack and meet any use of conventional or nuclear weapons with an overwhelming and effective American response,”

. “The United States of America will always seek peace. But under President Trump, the shield stands guard, and the sword stands ready.”

The Vice President said this  while addressing  U.S. and Japanese sailors aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Ronald Reagan in Yokosuka Speaking to, Japan  on Wednesday morning local time, Mr Pence  described  North Korea  as the most dangerous and urgent threat to the peace and security  in the region.

He also delivered warnings to China, whose help the American Government is seeking in pressuring Kim Jong un to lower its nuclear-weapons ambitions. The vice president said the U.S. security alliance with Japan covers the disputed Senkaku Islands, over which China also claims jurisdiction, and said the U.S. is committed to ensuring the “freedom of navigation and overflight” in the South China Sea.

Earlier, Mr Pence reassured the Japanese people that the Trump administration is with them “100 percent” in confronting the nuclear-weapons threat from North Korea. Pence  is currently on  10-day Asia tour.

Photo 1:Mr Mike Pence .Photo 2 Kim Jong-in. Credit : www.google.com
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