Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Andrei Nesterenko, mentioned in June 18th 2009 that North Korea's military intentions are for diplomatic purposes than actual warfare purposes. And yet, he criticized Japan (during LDP's administration) and America for being unnecessarily aggressive with their media.
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North Korea wouldn't wage a war against South Korea and especially during this time when they made a radical economic reformation several weeks ago.