As tensions with North Korea escalate, Japan and Australia warned about nuclear attacks
Tensions with North Korea continued to escalate as the communist state conducted artillery drills today (April 25) while a U.S. submarine armed with cruise missiles docked at a South Korean base.
The exercise involved 300 to 400 long-range artillery pieces, capable of hitting Seoul, South Korea, to mark the 85th anniversary of the country's military.
Consequently, citizens of South Korea and its neighbouring allies have been preparing for attacks.
In March, North Korea fired four missiles, which landed in the Sea of Japan, and another one on April 4 prior to a meeting between the U.S. and China.
Japanese officials have informed citizens that they will receive only a 10-minute warning in the event of a North Korean missile attack.
In March, citizens of Kitakura in Japan's Akita prefecture participated in the first civilian evacuation drill.
Earlier this month, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned that North Korea may be capable of firing missiles carrying odorless sarin nerve gas, which can cause death within minutes.
Due to heightened tensions, demand for nuclear shelters and radiation-blocking air purifiers have skyrocketed in Japan.
According to reports, North Korea has identified Darwin, Australia, as a target for nuclear war, as U.S. troops have been assembling in the capital city of Australia's Northern Territory.
However, Australian defence industry minister Christopher Pyne insists that North Korea does not have a ballistic missile with a nuclear warhead capable of reaching Australia.
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