24 Jul 10
Following an announcement by North Korea that it may respond “physically” to a joint U.S.-South Korea military drill beginning Sunday, further rumbling above the 38th parallel has escalated to the point that the North is threatening a “nuclear deterrent” against the exercises.
Part and parcel of the nuclear deterrent threat was the odd suggestion that Pyongyang was prepared to launch a “retaliatory sacred war.” —JCL
The BBC:
North Korea says it will use its “nuclear deterrent” in response to joint US-South Korean military exercises this weekend.
Pyongyang was ready to launch a “retaliatory sacred war” at any time, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.
Washington and Seoul say the war games are to deter North Korean aggression.
Posted on Jul 24, 2010
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24 Jul 10
Originally posted by utherpendragonBet they don't...
Following an announcement by North Korea that it may respond “physically” to a joint U.S.-South Korea military drill beginning Sunday, further rumbling above the 38th parallel has escalated to the point that the North is threatening a “nuclear deterrent” against the exercises.
Part and parcel of the nuclear deterrent threat was the odd suggestion t ...[text shortened]... ul 24, 2010
http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/north_korea_threatens_nukes_20100724/
24 Jul 10
Originally posted by zeeblebotHypothetically speaking,they do a strike of some sort on S.Korea.(Not all that far fetched. They just did a act of war sinking a ship.)
they probably won't, but on the other hand, if they conduct a nuclear test in the sea or ocean during the exercises, what's going to happen to them? they're already isolated!
What would be the response of the current administration?
24 Jul 10
Originally posted by utherpendragonOK. How about three hypothetical scenarios:
I bet you're right. I hope you are. Are they insane over there or what? Why all this saber rattling? Are they trying to test Obamas resolve?
1. Let's say the DPRK warns that it is planning to hit the island of Jeju in 3 days' time as a 'demonstration' and urges the ROK to evacuate the island. Should Jeju be evacuated and then see what DPRK does next? Or should there be a pre-emptive strike on the north? What other course of action could be taken?
2. Let's say the DPRK hit the island of Jeju with a non-nuclear conventional weapon killing 10,000 of its population. What exactly should ROK and the U.S. do next?
3. Let's say the DPRK hit the island of Jeju with a nuclear warhead killing 150,000 of its population. What exactly should be the response of ROK and the U.S.?
25 Jul 10
Originally posted by FMFThe North Koreans better be careful and not use nukes or the Obama administration might impose further sanctions upon them.
OK. How about three hypothetical scenarios:
1. Let's say the DPRK warns that it is planning to hit the island of Jeju in 3 days' time as a 'demonstration' and urges the ROK to evacuate the island. Should Jeju be evacuated and then see what DPRK does next? Or should there be a pre-emptive strike on the north? What other course of action could be taken?
2. L ...[text shortened]... illing 150,000 of its population. What exactly should be the response of ROK and the U.S.?
25 Jul 10
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Originally posted by whodeyYou think the U.S. would respond to a nuclear strike with sanctions?
The North Koreans better be careful and not use nukes or the Obama administration might impose further sanctions upon them.
You are not interested in tackling the three hypothetical scenarios above?
25 Jul 10
Originally posted by FMFOK. How about three hypothetical scenarios:
OK. How about three hypothetical scenarios:
1. Let's say the DPRK warns that it is planning to hit the island of Jeju in 3 days' time as a 'demonstration' and urges the ROK to evacuate the island. Should Jeju be evacuated and then see what DPRK does next? Or should there be a pre-emptive strike on the north? What other course of action could be taken?
2. L ...[text shortened]... illing 150,000 of its population. What exactly should be the response of ROK and the U.S.?
1. Let's say the DPRK warns that it is planning to hit the island of Jeju in 3 days' time as a 'demonstration' and urges the ROK to evacuate the island. Should Jeju be evacuated and then see what DPRK does next? Or should there be a pre-emptive strike on the north? What other course of action could be taken?
preemptive strike
2. Let's say the DPRK hit the island of Jeju with a non-nuclear conventional weapon killing 10,000 of its population. What exactly should ROK and the U.S. do next?
declare war and lets get busy
3. Let's say the DPRK hit the island of Jeju with a nuclear warhead killing 150,000 of its population. What exactly should be the response of ROK and the U.S.?
nuclear retaliation resulting in the annihilation of the North
25 Jul 10
Originally posted by utherpendragonThe U.S. is fighting on two fronts in westernn/central Asia. Would you say it could handle a full scale war on the Korean peninsular right now?
scenario - Let's say the DPRK hit the island of Jeju with a non-nuclear conventional weapon killing 10,000 of its population. What exactly should ROK and the U.S. do next?
utherpendragon - declare war and lets get busy
25 Jul 10
Originally posted by utherpendragonWhat kind of pre-emptive strike? Targetting what?
scenario - Let's say the DPRK warns that it is planning to hit the island of Jeju in 3 days' time as a 'demonstration' and urges the ROK to evacuate the island. Should Jeju be evacuated and then see what DPRK does next? Or should there be a pre-emptive strike on the north? What other course of action could be taken?
utherpendragon - preemptive strike
25 Jul 10
Originally posted by utherpendragonWould you expect China to stand aside and not act in any way?
secenario - Let's say the DPRK hit the island of Jeju with a nuclear warhead killing 150,000 of its population. What exactly should be the response of ROK and the U.S.?
[b] utherpendragon - nuclear retaliation resulting in the annihilation of the North[/b]