N Korea at crossroadsU.S. carrier arrives in South Korea as North unveils new warheads
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The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz arrives in Busan, South Korea, on March 28 following drills with the South Korean navy. © AP
KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer
BUSAN, South Korea -- A South Korean navy brass band welcomed about 5,000 crew members from a U.S. aircraft carrier, as the hulking vessel docked at a military port on Tuesday, in a demonstration of strength by the allies as North Korea escalates its nuclear saber rattling.