Blog 9
A recent article by Michael R. Gordon, of the New York Times,
highlighted talks Secretary of State John Kerry recommending that Kim Jong-un
not issue the test firing of North Korea’s Musudan missile and underscored that
his nation would be defeated if conflict breaks out.
What is significant about the Musudan missile is that it has
a range of up to 2,500 miles. This puts into reach Japan, Guam, and South
Korea. The alert of the preparation for the missile test came from South Korean
officials. The tests could happen at any time. If Jong-un commences the missile
test, he will be disrespecting the international community.
This article illustrates how Kim Jong-un is building his
authority up at home, while disregarding the international community. Much like
an aristocracy, Kim Jong-un wants the survival of North Korea to be based on
the survival of the Kim legacy. Perhaps there is too much propaganda towards
North Korea by the media, even though nuclear missile testing is a concerning
issue, the likelihood of North Korea going to war with the United States would
not be advantageous. This couldn’t really even be considered a cold war, as
North Korea’s capabilities do not compare to U.S. and Chinese military
capabilities.
Clyde Lovelady
4/12/2013
2:25 pm
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