US, Japan and South Korea today denounced North Korea for its recent unprovoked attacks on the South. They also warned North korea of severe consequences if further strikes are launched.Foreign Ministers of the three countries met in Washington and alleged that the provocative and belligerent behaviour of Pyongyang threatens peace and stability in Asia. The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who held closed-door talks with her Japanese counterpart Seiji Maehara Kim and South Korean counterpart Sung-hwan also said China has a special role to play in helping shape the behaviour of North Korea. Later in a joint press conference, Clinton said the attack by the North Koreans violates the Armistice Agreement of 1953.The Japanese Foreign Minister called on North Korea to comply with the Security Council resolutions and the joint statement of the Six-Party Talks.