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Article: South Korean president calls for stronger South Korea-U.S. alliance

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Dateline: SEOUL, South Korea South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun on Tuesday called for a stronger alliance with the United States, a day after North Korea test-fired a cruise missile into the sea.

Meanwhile, North Korea warned of a "catastrophic situation" if the U.S. chooses a military option and refuses to hold direct talks.

"The staunch Korea-U.S. combined defense arrangement is greatly contributing to our national security," Roh said in a speech at the Korean Military Academy. "The solid (South Korea)-U.S. alliance should be maintained even more so."

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld said he wants American troops ...

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