In rather
recent new, Kim Jong-Il’s air to the throne, Kim Jung-Un, has spoken out about
possible threats against China, South Korea, and the United States claiming
that a “state of war” exists on the Korean Peninsula. For decades, the world has watched as the
former dictator of North Korea stockpiled some rather potent and massive weaponry.
Now that the throne has been taken over by Kim Jung-Un, the world continues to
witness the instability of this powerful situation.
In recent weeks, the world has
watched as North Korea’s leader has threatened the use of a nuclear attack on
South Korea and the United States. In response to these threats, South Korea’s
leader, Park Geun-hye, has ordered her generals to “strike back” if
provoked—a very bold statement and precursor to what may become of this
situation.
These
impending dangers rise few concerns for those South Korean citizens dwelling
just below the border of North Korea. Interestingly enough, panic is at a low.
One South Korean citizen states, “Korea is the most dangerous place in the
world, but we are numb to it. If something happens, we will all die together,
so I don’t really think about it.” Many of the citizens of South Korea plan to
migrate closer to the center of the country if the threat of war becomes too
high. Despite the dangers of a possible nuclear attack, South Korean citizens
continue their lives in an orderly fashion. If need be, South Korea is prepared
to fight back against their neighboring North. One South Korean woman states, If
this is just going to continue until we give aid, then let’s just give them
some aid, Then they’ll be quiet, and leave us in peace.”
Nathaniel Funkhouser
04/05/2013
2:27pm
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