Belligerent rhetoric grows between North & South Korea 23 December 2010 North Korea has warned of a holy war against the South saying it is ready to use its nuclear weapons if needed. The threat follows a massive display of force by the South, which has vowed to counterstrike any attack. It is not the first time Pyongyang has threatened to destroy the South, though analysts say it doesn't have the means to launch a nuclear device. The belligerent rhetoric between both sides comes a month after a deadly strike by the North on a southern island. Source: Euronews Related Links: Tensions rise on the Korean peninsula     23 Dec North Korea ready to unleash 'Holy Nuclear War' on South     23 Dec Video of US joint war games on Korean border     29 Nov 2010 China seeks to ease Korean tension     29 Nov 2010 South Korean protesters show their anger at their country's response to North Korea's artillery attack     27 Nov 2010 US aircraft carrier en route to South Korea     24 Nov 2010 Warning after deadly attack on South Korea     23 Nov 2010 North Korea launch artillery attack on S.Korean island     23 Nov 2010