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They want to stop North Korea’s overseas trade except for some humanitarian goods. Washington and Tokyo would also put stronger pressure on inter-Korean economic projects that serve as cash cows for North Korea, namely the joint-Korean Kaesong Industrial Complex and package tours to Mt. Kumgang. Some in the government here fear that the U.S. will invoke Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which permits military action.

ABC earlier reported that U.S. spy satellites detected "suspicious vehicle movements” near the site where North Korea conducted its first underground nuclear test and the North could be preparing for another detonation. NBC also said U.S. spy satellites picked up signs of truck and people movements suspected of being preparations for another nuclear detonation. “We are aware of signs related to this and are closely watching the situation with increased intelligence sharing between authorities in Seoul and Washington,” a South Korean government official said. The government also improved emergency preparedness.

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