South Korea Talks Of A Pre-Emptive Strike On North Korea's Nukes -- Business Insider
The tension is rising in Asia, with worrying signs that conflict could break out at any point.
In the Koreas, fallout over a prospective North Korean nuclear test has South Korean troops on the border receiving orders to return fire immediately against DPRK forces.
In South Korean press, there's worrying, though non-conclusive, talk of a "pre-emptive" strike.
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Update: South Korea in 'first strike' alert over tests -- John Garnaut, Sydney Morning Herald
My Comment: Harsh rhetoric from South Korea .... and they are now backing it with changes in their border rules of engagement. I am also of the opinion that this "rhetoric" is actually being directed at China as a message that they must get their ally into line .... to use their influence to persuade North Korea from not conducting a nuclear test. And while I do know that the Chinese are watching and listening everything, I am not sure if they have that type of influence over
Read more ....
Update: South Korea in 'first strike' alert over tests -- John Garnaut, Sydney Morning Herald
My Comment: Harsh rhetoric from South Korea .... and they are now backing it with changes in their border rules of engagement. I am also of the opinion that this "rhetoric" is actually being directed at China as a message that they must get their ally into line .... to use their influence to persuade North Korea from not conducting a nuclear test. And while I do know that the Chinese are watching and listening everything, I am not sure if they have that type of influence over
My Comment: Harsh rhetoric from South Korea .... and they are now backing it with changes in their border rules of engagement. I am also of the opinion that this "rhetoric" is actually being directed at China as a message that they must get their ally into line .... to use their influence to persuade North Korea from not conducting a nuclear test. And while I do know that the Chinese are watching and listening everything, I am not sure if they have that type of influence over the 'hermit kingdom'.
As to what is my take on what is going to happen next .... I honestly do not know. The men who ruled North Korea with Kim Jung-Un's father were predictable .... but since the death of Kim Jong-il these men have been kicked out of power. North Korea's new ruler is putting his own unique stamp on the country .... and it is making everyone nervous.
As to what is my take on what is going to happen next .... I honestly do not know. The men who ruled North Korea with Kim Jung-Un's father were predictable .... but since the death of Kim Jong-il these men have been kicked out of power. North Korea's new ruler is putting his own unique stamp on the country .... and it is making everyone nervous.