In the wake of what is being described as one of the worst attacks on South Korean territory by North Korea since the Korean War began fifty years ago, the United States and South Korea pushed through with naval exercises on Sunday, according to a report from The Associated Press.
Meanwhile, South Koreans are asking for retribution over the attack launched by the North on Yeonpyeong Island, home to fishing communities and military bases. The artillery bombardment resulted in the deaths of four South Koreans, two of whom were civilians.
North Korea, however, claims that civilians were being used as “human shields” for artillery positions. They also claimed that there was a “propaganda campaign” that was being waged against Pyongyang, and that Tuesday’s incident was “orchestrated” by the United States in order to engage in joint naval exercises with South Korea. The exercises include the nuclear-powered super carrier George Washington; this reportedly earned the ire of North Korea, and is a cause of worry for China.
This is the second clash between rivals North and South Korea this year. Eight months ago, a North Korean torpedo was said to have sunk a South Korean warship, resulting in the deaths of 46 Sailors. This was concluded by an international investigation led by South Korea.
It is being speculated that the attack can be tied to an attempt by the North to strengthen its government, at a time when the country is pursuing a transfer of power from Kim Jong Il to a son, among other reasons.
November 29th, 2010 - 7:59 pm
North Korea is the largest organized crime ring on the planet. Their protection racket, wherein they murder some innocents, talk tough, and then rack in protection money (food and other aid), has been going on since the Armistice, and has got to be stopped.
The vast majority of people living in North Korea are victims, from cradle to grave, of the worst type of human rights abuses. No freedom of speech. No freedom of assembly. No right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Often they don’t even get a fair chance at getting enough of one of the most basic necessities of life for human beings – food. The Kim Syndicate has let North Koreans starve by the millions, as they literally sold food aid for military hardware. Anyone who complains is shipped, along with their extended family, to a death camp, where they are tortured, starved and worked to death. The average life expectancy in the camps has been estimated at being around two years, according to defectors. A bit slower than a gas chamber, but no less a crime against humanity.
The only way to end this ongoing horror show, and to avoid unnecessary casualties among the North and South Korean population, is to remove the criminals at the top. One way to accomplish this would be an all-out cruise missile strike targeting all “inner party” crime-ring leaders, including the evil Kim family and their top henchmen. All ballistic missile and nuclear facilities should also be targeted during this operation as a safety measure. Let Freedom Ring!
November 30th, 2010 - 12:31 am
Pretty sure North Korea = China in the different names of one country, or a military branch & a lapdog.