Today, no signs of nuclear launches have been recorded, allowing the peninsula to remain quiet for another year, or so we hope. As North Korean simply celebrates their eternal president's birthday with flowers and ceremony, the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry states that we will "do what is necessary to defend Japan and South Korea from any attack," and that in order to negotiate, "we need the appropriate moment, appropriate circumstances."Despite such a calm tone from Kerry, the South Korean remain on edge. As Kim Jong Un announces his future plans of rebuilding his countries economy along with strengthening its nuclear arsenal, a North Korean expert teaching in Seoul states that "'This is Kim Il Sung redo'" while another states that we've only seen the "first step for the North Korean leadership to create an image of a great leader."
Because there will be no South Korea if the North bombs Seoul, only 30 miles away, it is up to the U.S. to stop such a war. Do you think that the U.S., like Kerry states, should remain defensive with immediate reaction to North Korean attacks? or do you think prevention such as immediate negotiation or initial military action is more apt?
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With April fifteenth marking the single most important day for North Koreans, festivities and celebration are, of course, to be expected. However, with the 2010 bombing of South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island, and other previous occurrences, it becomes apparent that North Korean "festivities" and "celebrations" are destructive by nature and completely unacceptable. The fact that the current scenario in North Korea seems peaceful offers a good sign, yet caution is always prudent (especially when dealing with nations like North Korea.) Ultimately, with things seeming fine, I agree with Kerry that it should be fine if the U.S remains diligent, with immediate actions regarding North Korean attacks.
All Hail Kim Il Sung! Is probably a chant that people have to say or else they'll find a bullet in their head. I am not sure that most of the NK citizens like the current state of the country. We shouldn't profile North Korea as a country of crazy communists, but things like making Kim Il Sung's birthday the start of their calender doesn't help fix that image. Also, I don't think that South Koreans have much restlessness anymore. They're probably use to the fact that their Northern neighbor is crazy, but not crazy enough to start nuclear war. I mean my Korean relatives don't call America everyday saying we're freaking out. Heck, I am even going to Korea for Summer Break. I don't worry, and American people definitely don't need to worry. We definitely are blowing this out of proportion.
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