What is North Korea Capable Of?

Just been on the news that the UN have imposed Military and Economic sanctions on North Korea, and tensions are high as their representative in the UN walked out after the announcement. I think if the UN does end up having to take action any further than sanctions, NK could use the Nuke.

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Originally Posted by Tash.

Just been on the news that the UN have imposed Military and Economic sanctions on North Korea, and tensions are high as their representative in the UN walked out after the announcement. I think if the UN does end up having to take action any further than sanctions, NK could use the Nuke.

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O dear, this is really bloody clever, lets use a nuke and america, then they will retaliate, What on earth is wrong with people these days, if the bombs are used the whole world will be totally changed!

I feel like getting down to the UN and telling them exactly what I think.

world war 3 is a exageration if president bush declares war it will be his favourite " war on terror " and yes many people will die if he does choose to do this and a few countries inside the un such as russia and china may back korea making things even worse.

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Originally Posted by Infernal

The "Bible Codes" said there is gonna be a Nuclear Holocaust in 2006. Couple months left and as some news sites have said, if America and other countries keep "annoying/pesturising (sp?)" him about the tests, then he's gonna take action.

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The UN stated that if the U.S.A continues pressurising North Korea, it will be seen as an act of war.

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Originally Posted by -Illusions

My view on this is this;

I think North Korea or whatever should be punished for testing a nuclear weapon, and that they should have consequences if they still are testing.
Although, that does not mean it should result in 'WW3' as its just pathetic, sure, they test nuclear weapons, its no reason to wipe out the worlds population! However, consequences should occur for them, but George Bush better not start a war, because if he does, he will be responsable for alot more than just that.
If you understood any of that, goodie! :eusa_clap :P

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We are allowed the bomb, so why aren't they?
We just don't trust them with it.

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Originally Posted by DiscoPat

America wont even dare to do that - not because they cant but because
they are in war like with 2 other countries and korea would actually be able to hit america

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The Bush government have already dragged their people through 2 wars, both of which have had a very questionable basis and high death count. I doubt they'd receive support for a 3rd war.
As Bear-Max has said, they'd only be able to hit Alaska.

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Originally Posted by Neurotic

I feel like getting down to the UN and telling them exactly what I think.

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Tell them what? That the Koreans should be able to get away with unnacceptable things?

The fact of the matter is North Korea won't/can't do very much. They have enough nuclear material to make about 6 bombs. The USA has 3000+ bombs that they could launch at any time. At the moment, North Korea could only send a missile that would reach Alaska. A (mostly) ice-laden land with not a very large population. The USA could lauch a strike on any country on the globe.

So North Korea would, in launching a nuclear missile, commission their own downfall. I know Kim Jong-Il is crazy... but is he that crazy? If anything, it's going to be South Korea that feels his wrath.

Mass Distruction.

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Originally Posted by Neurotic

Oh, and if george bush can keep his fat nose out of it maybe we might not die.

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Actually, it's his job to get his nose in there. His only problem is not being serious with negotiations. He said last year that he would not tolerate North Korea having nuclear weapons. Now that they do, he hasent done anything.

Its funny how he invaded Iraq because he believed there MIGHT be WMD's, but he KNOWS that North Korea has Nuclear weapons, and he barely says a word.

But, it's the UN's job for negotiations for right now. We need to talk to them. I saw a right-wing nut job on some news show who says "we cant talk to them, we cant reward them for this". What? How is negotiating awarding someone? They arent 5 year olds doing something bad for attention.

Oh, and North Korea would be stupid to use the weapons anywhere. The U.S. has enough nuclear weapons to kill everyone on earth 15 times over.

War? That's two countries now isnt it, Iran & North Korea. I can see another war starting with USA and the UK will back the USA up so we'll be in it.

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Originally Posted by RedStratocas

Actually, it's his job to get his nose in there. His only problem is not being serious with negotiations. He said last year that he would not tolerate North Korea having nuclear weapons. Now that they do, he hasent done anything.

Its funny how he invaded Iraq because he believed there MIGHT be WMD's, but he KNOWS that North Korea has Nuclear weapons, and he barely says a word.

But, it's the UN's job for negotiations for right now. We need to talk to them. I saw a right-wing nut job on some news show who says "we cant talk to them, we cant reward them for this". What? How is negotiating awarding someone? They arent 5 year olds doing something bad for attention.

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i usually agree with you, but from what has happened today (like North Korea walking out of the UN Security Council meeting before hearing everyone), I dont think North Korea is going to listen to anything the UN says. They have a pretty hostile attitude at the moment towards anyone who wants to tell them what to do.