— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 22, 2017In a lengthy statement carried by state media, Kim said Trump would “pay dearly” for his recent threat to destroy North Korea. “I think it could be the most powerful detonation of an H-bomb in the Pacific,” Ri Yong Ho said, according to South Korean TV. North Korea has conducted six nuclear test explosions since 2006, all at its northeastern underground test site. Trump also praised China for what he called an instruction to its banks to cut off business with North Korea. China, North Korea’s largest trading partner and last major diplomatic ally, has cut off imports of coal, iron ore, seafood and other goods from North Korea in line with UN sanctions.

Source: National Post September 22, 2017 11:10 UTC