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S.Korea gravely concerned at North's test threat

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Updated: 2006-10-04 16:34

South Korean Unification Minister Lee Jong-seok, left, looks on while Defense Minister Yoon Kwang-ung's speech about North Korea's intentions to test a nuclear bomb at the special meeting with lawmakers for nation's security at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006. A top South Korean official said North Korea didn't appear ready to conduct a nuclear test anytime soon, but warned it could go ahead with a test explosion if the international talks on Pyongyang's weapons programs remain stalled.[AP]