With the threats by North Korea becoming an almost daily affair, U.S. officials and military leaders have concurred that the time for a show of force is now.
A little more than a few hours ago, American military equipment has been moved into South Korea to show solidarity with both the South Korean people and Japan. The U.S. has vowed to protect its allies and its assets abroad.
Admiral Harry Harris spoke with lawmakers about the growing threat and mentioned that Hawaii and other strategic locations in the Pacific defense basin need to up the ante for readiness against a possible pre-emptive strike against us. As it stands, the U.S. already has the USS Carl Vinson in those waters, as well as the USS Michigan, a nuclear submarine.
One lawmaker carelessly threw out a remark that he did not believe the bluster of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un. In response, Admiral Harris had this to say:
“I don’t share your confidence that North Korea is not going to attack either South Korea, or Japan, or the United States … once they have the capability.”
With tensions running high on the border of the Koreas, it is no wonder that there is also a volatile political campaign being waged by Leftists in South Korea. Moon Jae-in, who is running against the Conservative branch of the South Korean government, has assured his supporters that he will continue to oppose the U.S. presence in South Korea.
In a statement to the press, he said he feared that this was a provocation to the North and remarked that the government ignored public opinion regarding this incursion. This does not bear out, however, that very few protesters were on hand to air their differences.
North Korea’s foreign ministry called U.S. attempts to make Pyongyang give up its nuclear weapons through military threats and sanctions “a wild dream” and like “sweeping the sea with a broom”.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged all sides to ease tensions and work toward a peaceful solution through negotiations.
“Security and stability is quite fragile and there is a great danger that a new conflict, or incidents could happen at any time,” he said.
U.S. officials say Washington sees no value in returning to international talks on North Korea until Pyongyang shows it is serious about denuclearization.
Disputes over the South China Seas notwithstanding, it appears as if the United States has a small upper hand in the continuing stand-off with North Korea.
Source: Reuters
Again, skill writing. How long does it take you to complete a story of this size and thoughtfulness?
They don’t want to be a Chinese and Russian target, for air defense system that only has a 33% kill rate.
White males has built the world, this animalas wanna mess it up
Cannot blame them for being nervous about the THAAD. I couldn’t imagine living the last half decade in fear over the north wanting to turn them into ash. But THAAD in the area should pressure china further to curb kims actions.
I don’t get it. We spend enormous amount of money plus risking American lives to defend SOKO. Besides making themselves richer, what has their government do to defend their country? Then they have the balls to launch protest and throw water bottles at our troops who are there willing to risk their lives in their defense! Another Vietnam??
Speaking from years of experience in South Korea, their missile systems are always in a high state of readiness.
Kim Jong Un is going to get a Spanking !