Do not follow US to war_英文原版

more than two-thirds of australians reject any suggestion of joining the us in military action against north korea, a new poll shows.

but the survey was released as the federal defence minister brendan nelson today tipped that an australian warship would participate in a united nations blockade of north korean shipping - and pyongyang has previously said it would treat such a cordon as an act of war.

"we look at what's happening in north korea. it is quite possible that we will have one of our ships involved in making sure that the peace and security of our region and our world is supported," dr nelson said.

'' we don't ever make decisions lightly about what our men and women do in our navy or our services.''

tensions have been mounting since the rogue stalinist state tested a nuclear weapon earlier this month, prompting the united nations to impose sanctions.

the ipsos mackay poll of 1000 people found just 29 per cent wanted australian troops alongside the americans in any north korean action.

almost two in three - 63 per cent - said the us should not take military action even if sanctions failed.

only 29 per cent backed use of military force.