Korean peninsula tensions hang over Asian markets
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Asian markets were poised for a mixed start on Wednesday as tensions continue to ratchet up on the Korean Peninsula following a warning from North Korea of a nuclear attack on the US, according to cnbc.com reported.
North Korean state media said on Tuesday that the hermit state was watching every move made by “enemy elements” and that its “nuclear sight [was] focused on the US invasionary bases”.
The development takes place as a US aircraft carrier group makes its way toward the western Pacific following multiple missile launches from North Korea earlier in this year.
US President Donald Trump said in a tweet that “North Korea is looking for trouble,” adding that the US would solve the problem with or without the help of China.
