North Korea troops 'fire into South Korea'

Gerald · 10-29-10, 07:38 AM

North and South Korean troops have exchanged fire across the border, South Korean officials say.

North Korea fired two rounds towards a frontline unit and South Korean soldiers returned fire three times.

The shooting occurred in Hwacheon, some 90km (56 miles) north-east of the South's capital, Seoul, according to reports from South Korea's YTN TV.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11650810

Note:29 October 2010 Last updated at 11:10 GMT

the_tyrant · 10-29-10, 07:46 AM

If the war does start, could we have a gambling thread?
Please, please, please?

Raptor1 · 10-29-10, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by the_tyrant

If the war does start, could we have a gambling thread?
Please, please, please?

Gambling on this sort of war is useless, everybody would bet on one side if they want to win.

Either way, this isn't too extraordinary, so there's no special reason why a war should start.

EDIT: Oh, and technically the last war is still on, so there won't be any need for starting a new war.

Oberon · 10-29-10, 08:03 AM

Business as usual on the DMZ then...

Rockstar · 10-29-10, 08:31 AM

Wonder if the Chinese are probing in an attempt to exploit a perceived weakness. U.S. economy on the downside, deployments to Iran, Pakistan. Homeland security, border issues and rising violence in Mexico. Wanting to see the resolve of the U.S. and how willing it is to push back. They certainly would love to diminish U.S. influence in the Pacific.

Just keeps piling up doesn't

Or is this just par for course in Korea?

joegrundman · 10-29-10, 09:26 AM

yes, it's just par for the course

Buddahaid · 10-29-10, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

Wonder if the Chinese are probing in an attempt to exploit a perceived weakness. U.S. economy on the downside, deployments to Iran, Pakistan. Homeland security, border issues and rising violence in Mexico. Wanting to see the resolve of the U.S. and how willing it is to push back. They certainly would love to diminish U.S. influence in the Pacific.

Just keeps piling up doesn't

Or is this just par for course in Korea?

The Chinese will wage economic war and back that up with arms. NK is a puppet diversion to keep the west on edge.

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joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	yes, it's just par for the course __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

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the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	If the war does start, could we have a gambling thread? Please, please, please?

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Business as usual on the DMZ then...

10-29-10, 08:31 AM	#5
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Wonder if the Chinese are probing in an attempt to exploit a perceived weakness. U.S. economy on the downside, deployments to Iran, Pakistan. Homeland security, border issues and rising violence in Mexico. Wanting to see the resolve of the U.S. and how willing it is to push back. They certainly would love to diminish U.S. influence in the Pacific. Just keeps piling up doesn't Or is this just par for course in Korea?