Defense officials in seoul say theyre closely monitoring north korea for possible provocative acts following the adoption of fresh yooup sanks against pyongyang. Slapping stricter sanctions on pyongyang. The move came in response to the norths latest nuclear test in september. They have also announced their new measures. Staterun media has been reported on kim jung uns units. Officials in seoul are on the alert saying there could be another provocation from the reclusive nation. North korea may consider sanctions and a Good Opportunity to engage in provocation. The spokesperson issued a warning of retaliation. Acts that sharply raise tensions would result in the norths leadership. North korea will mark several fiveyear anniversaries this month, including the death of former leader kim jung il on the 17th and the assumption of the top military posts on the 30th. The country has in the past conducted provocative acts on such milestone days. This week Many South Koreans could get their wi
What we have done over the past four years. I also want to use the opportunity to convey to the world the significance of further strengthening our alliance. The ravages of war should never be repeated. I want to express my resolve toward the future. In december 1941, the nowdefunct Japanese Imperial navy attacked u. S. Military bases in hawaii. Abe says his visit will symbolize the reconciliation between the two countries. Thailands new king has led a ceremony observing the birthday of his father, who recently tied. King Maha Vajiralongkorn ascended to the throne to replace him just last week. The annual event took place in the royal palace in bangkok. The late King Bhumidol adujyadejs birthday was on monday. He died in october after a reign of seven decades. Crowds gathered to see the new king presiding over the event and the buddhist certificate ceremony was broadcast across the nation. Translator i believe people will continue to revere the royal family. Nothing will change from be
What we have done over the past four years. I also want to use the opportunity to convey to the world the significance of further strengthening our alliance. The ravages of war should never be repeated. I want to express my resolve toward the future. In december 1941, the nowdefunct Japanese Imperial navy attacked u. S. Military bases in hawaii. Abe says his visit will symbolize the reconciliation between the two countries. Thailands new king has led a ceremony observing the birthday of his father, who recently tied. King Maha Vajiralongkorn ascended to the throne to replace him just last week. The annual event took place in the royal palace in bangkok. The late King Bhumidol adujyadejs birthday was on monday. He died in october after a reign of seven decades. Crowds gathered to see the new king presiding over the event and the buddhist certificate ceremony was broadcast across the nation. Translator i believe people will continue to revere the royal family. Nothing will change from be
Im here at pearl harbor. Welcome to war soirz. It was right here at 7 55 on sunday december 7th, 1941 that the empire of japan launched the savage surprise attack on u. S. Forces in the pacific. When it was over 2,403 americans were dead, 21 warships were sunk or damaged, and six air fields had been bombed. But what many do not know is that it wasnt just an air raid. The Japanese Imperial navy also planned to attack the u. S. Pacific fleet with a secret weapon five midget submarines. Fortunately, their attack was foiled. In part by the Alert Response of uss ward, an old destroyer manned by a reserve navy crew. For more than 60 years members of the ward maintained that they had sunk one of the japanese midget subs shortly before the air attack began. Yet no evidence could ever be found to prove their claim. Then on august 28th, 2002 just a few miles outside the mouth of pearl harbor a research submarine from the Hawaii Undersea Research laboratory had a discovery that confirmed the dest
Museum with the pacific war fredericksbu fredericksburg, texas. Fredericksburg, texas. Within hours of the attack on pearl harbor, attacked philippines and guam and also set sites 2,000 miles west of hon honolulu known as wake island. A handful of soldiers and about a thousand civilian contractors looked like an easy target for the japanese. They were dead wrong. Outgunned, they battled back for 16 games against Imperial Japan. Tonight meet the heroes of the battle for wake island who took on japan. In late 1936 pan american air waves, mammoth luxurious boats began carrying their wealthy clientel across the passive to the orient and australia. Needing to refuel along the way one of their stops was an island called wake island. They did have the wake island hote ohn theou ahor of e baleor keisand. Eopl wou comout and enjoy great food at the hotel. Spend the rest of their day in their stop over Walking Around and realizing theres not a heck of a lot on this place. Thats putting it mildly