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October 26th, 2004
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Topic: South Korea on High AlertSEOUL (AFP) - South Korea (news - web sites)'s frontline military units have been put on their highest state of alert after discovering a hole in a fence that separates it from North Korea (news - web sites), defense officials said. The defense ministry said a small hole was found overnight on a wire fence on the South's side of the Demilitarized Zone that has divided the two Koreas since the 1950-1953 Korean War. Ministry official Oh Jeong-Hee told AFP that an investigation was under way to search for a possible infiltration by North Korean elements. "The ministry put the military units in charge of the border area on the highest 'Jindogae I' alert immediately and also other units in its surrounding areas on alert." The "Jindogae I" alert is the highest level for South Korean military to cope with the possible intrusion of armed guerrillas from the communist North. He said South Korean soldiers found a breach in the wire fence at Yeoncheon, 62 kilometers (40 miles) north of Seoul early Tuesday. The military set up check points in and around the area to conduct inspections of cars and motorists on all major roads and streets into Seoul, he said. Could this be a beginning to something? IMO it is probably just another infiltration by North Korean agents. edit: Poll added, and btw I my grandma is from South Korea :P |
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October 26th, 2004
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They do this sort of sh*t all the time trying to get our attention. Blinding pilots with lasers, “accidental” machinegun discharge, and tunnel digging are all commonplace. Kim Jong il and his cronies love to beat their chest and act all badass, but they dare not actually do anything. If we have to intervene again, we are not bringing the UN and I think he knows that.
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October 26th, 2004
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This happens all the time.
Which is why I am very critical of those who are so kind about North Korea. These guys send commandos through the fences, gunboats to fire on our ships etc. and you expect me to put on a kind face for them? Forget it! And then occasionally a gun battle erupts, a few of our guys die. Urrghh... |
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October 26th, 2004
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No, North Korea does not want to commit suicide at this time.
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October 26th, 2004
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N.Korea does not want to bother anyone at all.
As long as they are left alone and are able to do whatever in their own country, they will find that fine enough. This digging tunnel thing is not meant for something "big" actually. |
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October 26th, 2004
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Yeah, its just an unfriendly reminder, "By the way SK, is case you forgot us this is your hostile neighbor to the north letting you know that we enjoy screwing with your head. Don't forget us and don't forget our vow to invade you!!"
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October 26th, 2004
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Yeah I agree.
By throwing out some "empty" threats, it may increase the importance of NK. But still, NK is a dangerous military power. |
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October 26th, 2004
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Does anyone know if the American troops are on any such alert? Because my brother is in Korea right now and we (my family) haven't heard from him in a little while, I've been trying to find out anything I can.
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October 26th, 2004
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Usually they are left alone.
The problem with North Korea is that they want attention. That's why they do all kinds of stuff. Nuke threats, invasion threats, "turn Seoul into a sea of fire" threats. All just to get the attention of the Americans. The only intervention is nuke prevention. Quote:
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October 26th, 2004
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Its reassuring that Kim Jong-Il and Fidel Castro, two of the biggest nutjob heads of state in the world, are both NOT in control of nations with greater power and influence than they are.
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