Strike on North Korea - Page 66

Mr Quatro · 12-30-17, 07:41 AM

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Mr Trump wrote on Twitter: "Caught RED HANDED - very disappointed that China is allowing oil to go into North Korea. There will never be a friendly resolution to the North Korean problem if this continues to happen!"

What is this a threat to China? Not good. not good at all ... Fear means respect ... all the parties involved need to respect each other more.

We, meaning he USA, have never really understood the Oriental mind

Jimbuna · 12-31-17, 07:04 AM

South Korea seizes second ship in oil supply row.

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South Korean authorities have seized a second ship suspected of supplying oil to North Korea in violation of international sanctions, officials say.

The Panama-flagged tanker, which is named Koti, is being held at a port near the western city of Pyeongtaek.

South Korea has already impounded a Hong Kong-registered ship it suspects of secretly transferring 600 tonnes of refined oil to a North Korean vessel.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42527294

This could get very ugly, very quickly.

STEED · 01-01-18, 05:31 AM

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Nuclear button to hit US is on my desk, Kim Jong Un warns

In his address, North Korea's leader said his country's nuclear forces are now a reality and not just a threat.

Mr Kim also proclaimed that the isolated state achieved the historic feat of "completing" its nuclear forces in 2017.

https://news.sky.com/story/nuclear-b...warns-11191291

mapuc · 01-01-18, 01:37 PM

If I understand some of our expert here in Denmark and Sweden

KJU has passed the ball to Trump, and Trump has only two options

1. Conduct a military strike to remove or increase NK's nuclear possibility
Or
2. Take a deep breath and recognize NK as a nuclear power.

I have a feeling there is a third option

Markus

Reece · 01-01-18, 07:47 PM

Option 3. Wait for Kim Jong Un to lose his temper and press the button.
Option 4. Cleaning lady accidentally drops book on the button and starts WW3.

Jimbuna · 01-02-18, 08:30 AM

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Nuclear button to hit US is on my desk, Kim Jong Un warns

Then the band played 'Believe It If You Like'

Delgard · 01-02-18, 08:46 AM

Possible "discussions" with SK takes a lot of wind out of the U.S. war-mongering sales. Also, SK will ease up on interdicting ocean oil transfers. AND, again, it gives NK time to further refine their missile technology.

SK was, no doubt, guided to where to interdict the oil transfer ships. If the U.S. does it, it puts them in the bullying seat. SK doing it just means they are following UN sanctions rules.

Nonetheless, KJU is a shrewd leader.

Jimbuna · 01-02-18, 01:44 PM

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NORTH KOREA is trying to lull "gullible Americans" into thinking diplomacy could help defuse risks of World War 3 with latest leader speech, former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton warned.

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And Mr Bolton said North Korea's recent offer to open diplomatic talks with Seoul is part of a strategy to falsely reassure the United States and South Korea.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...-nuclear-video

STEED · 01-04-18, 04:02 PM

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In its relentless pursuit of nuclear strength, North Korea's first land target may have actually been itself. The Diplomat reported Wednesday that an intermediate range ballistic missile launched by the regime last spring accidentally hit the city of Tokchon, which has a population of more than 200,000.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...D=ansmsnnews11

vienna · 01-04-18, 04:33 PM

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ikalugin · 01-05-18, 04:23 AM

Amusing to see people get triggered with trash talk.

u crank · 01-05-18, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ikalugin

Amusing to see people get triggered with trash talk.

Sad but that is the American MSM news cycle in a nutshell. Outrage is far more marketable than solid analysis.

Mr Quatro · 01-05-18, 12:12 PM

Perhaps we should play along this time ... after all it's not Nixon's peace fire treaty now is it,

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world...uce/ar-BBHTdfu

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Japan also expressed skepticism. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said only that he would pay “utmost attention” to the talks, while a senior Japanese diplomat reaffirmed the need to pressure Kim in a call with Joseph Yun, the U.S. representative on North Korea.

“What’s important is that this should not just be a meeting for the sake of a meeting, but should lead to a change in North Korean policy,” Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera told reporters in Tokyo on Friday.

By contrast, China welcomed the meeting, sending an envoy to Seoul for talks Friday and Saturday. Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang urged all sides to “seize this positive momentum.”

“When the situation was complex and sensitive, China was the voice of calm and reason,” he said.

Officials in Beijing have sought to get the parties back to negotiations to reduce the risk of a U.S. military strike that could topple their longtime ally or draw them into a regional conflict.

Delgard · 01-05-18, 06:20 PM

The Japanese have always had a bit of "samurai" in them. They also don't like nukes and they believe that NK is just stalling for time.

China wants nothing to happen so they go for the "slow" position. They have no worries.

What tone will SK take on the phone?

Good move by NK...they get a score.

Jimbuna · 01-06-18, 10:08 AM

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NORTH KOREA will sell its technology to “aspiring nuclear powers” if the United States do not act quickly, a defence expert said today.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...Trump-US-China

Now this is the most worrying possibility of all.

01-01-18, 07:47 PM	#980
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,750 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Option 3. Wait for Kim Jong Un to lose his temper and press the button. Option 4. Cleaning lady accidentally drops book on the button and starts WW3. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-04-18, 04:33 PM	#985
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,506 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	<O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

01-05-18, 04:23 AM	#986
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Amusing to see people get triggered with trash talk. __________________ Grumpy as always.

01-01-18, 01:37 PM	#979
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,891 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	If I understand some of our expert here in Denmark and Sweden KJU has passed the ball to Trump, and Trump has only two options 1. Conduct a military strike to remove or increase NK's nuclear possibility Or 2. Take a deep breath and recognize NK as a nuclear power. I have a feeling there is a third option Markus

01-02-18, 08:46 AM	#982
Delgard Skipper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Possible "discussions" with SK takes a lot of wind out of the U.S. war-mongering sales. Also, SK will ease up on interdicting ocean oil transfers. AND, again, it gives NK time to further refine their missile technology. SK was, no doubt, guided to where to interdict the oil transfer ships. If the U.S. does it, it puts them in the bullying seat. SK doing it just means they are following UN sanctions rules. Nonetheless, KJU is a shrewd leader.

01-05-18, 06:20 PM	#989
Delgard Skipper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	The Japanese have always had a bit of "samurai" in them. They also don't like nukes and they believe that NK is just stalling for time. China wants nothing to happen so they go for the "slow" position. They have no worries. What tone will SK take on the phone? Good move by NK...they get a score.