North Korea says it will launch nuclear attack on America

[micjer]

'We're ready': American commander in the Pacific says he could knock out any North Korean missile strike as the rogue nation says it will launch one tomorrow

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U.S. defenses could intercept a ballistic missile launched by North Korea if it decides to strike, the top American military commander in the Pacific said on Tuesday, as the relationship between the West and the communist government hit its lowest ebb since the end of the Korean War.

Amid increasingly combative rhetoric from Pyongyang, Adm. Samuel Locklear, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, said North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missiles represents a clear threat to the United States and its allies in the region.

The admiral said Kim Jong Un, the country's young and still relatively untested new leader, remains unpredictable after using the past year to consolidate his power.


Japan has deployed missile interceptors across Tokyo as precaution against North Korean attack

[micjer]

I think we have to remember that our source of information is coming from the western propoganda media.

They are telling us what they want us to hear.

For a N Korean slant on this, the link below is very interesting.

http://news.sky.com/story/1075931/ignorance-and-minders-life-inside-north-korea

Despite the current tensions on the Korean Peninsula, tourists have been able to travel to North Korea

People there are very aware of the potential war.

Every time we arrived at the places of interest, the tour guides would always ask us in Korean (the minders would translate into Chinese) about the latest situation and our opinions about the situation, particularly our opinions about the US, as they all believe the tensions are the fault of America.

http://news.sky.com/story/1076650/north-koreas-missiles-in-upright-position

[Pimander]

To give folks in the USA an idea how their foreign policy is perceived elsewhere....



I don't agree with it literally.  I can understand where the sentiment comes from though.

[Somamech]

Although I loved both Mic's post's and Pim's post and do agree with them completley

I voted for Yes take it seriously!  That option didn't have other options below to expand upon and it is a poll.

I voted that option because of regional stability, not because of some nutter running a backwater country making brash claims about blowing up the USA... 

I voted that because that region needs stability not only for those people living close by but also for us not living so close by.  Some people may want to live like hippy's yet never do.... but I like tech and the country's around it are the locations tech is produced. 

On the comical side China should be doing more to calm this down in the public sphere, be that western or Asian.  If there were two regimes I would like to see banished for a quick start program it would be China and Nth Korea. 

My biased take on the matter    

[Somamech]

My whole point is about "We the People" have no problem finding ways to trade with each other and countries that do well in Asia and are *known central trading hubs* that may suffer from these nutter's.

I've said this many times to Taiwanese People who support the Reunification with China  (ok not many but it is a conversation that one could have, and one I have had more than one occasion over the years)

I say to them late comer's chinese in taiwan  and ask very seriously " SO you would like to have your information cut off in the the form of the Internet, be told what to do, and have no discussion as to your worry's in life in big matter's"   They always hang their head and never reply.  That is a honest worry in Asia to the common person who can express their views and be free to dis-agree. 

People who are chinese or married to chinese really wont get what I wrote as they are in the chinese 

The China aspect here on the LVM may disagree with me... but honestly spend time in asia checking out the Chinese community, do bizz etc..CHina lost their culture a long time ago, and NTH Korea is a nutter side show episode of that loss of what China should be about LOL  MEANING they have no idea what they are doing 



 

[Pimander]

On the comical side China should be doing more to calm this down in the public sphere, be that western or Asian.  If there were two regimes I would like to see banished for a quick start program it would be China and Nth Korea. 

I just don't know what to think regarding China to be honest.  It is annoying that we can't manufacture much now because of China and India undercutting our costs due to "limitless" labour.  But I just can't see where the growth of China into a superpower is leading.

One example is, will China become more libertarian as it develops?  The west did.  Even the Eastern block did eventually.  Will it temper completely unregulated capitalism or not?  I just don't know enough about how China functions and will develop.

[micjer]

For those that follow Major Ed Dames, this prediction, made in the 90's is quite sobering.

He correctly predicted the Japanese Nuclear accident as a result of an earthquake.

Starting at the 4 minute mark, he forsees a nuclear bomb on the Korean Pennisula going off.  Also to come is a Space Shuttle type craft falling out of the sky, and then the Kill Shot.

Fear Mongering? or does he really know our future.

Something to ponder.

[thorfourwinds]

North Korea: Putin In 'Chernobyl' Warning


By Mark Stone, Yeonpyeong island

Vladimir Putin said a war in Korea could be more devastating than the Chernobyl disaster - as Pyongyang was warned against another nuclear test.

The Russian President said he was "worried about the escalation on the Korean peninsula, because we are neighbours".

And Mr Putin, who also praised a US decision to postpone a planned missile test as part of efforts to reduce tensions, said he feared a situation worse than that in Chernobyl after a nuclear accident that was later linked to thousands of deaths.

"If, God forbid, something happens, Chernobyl which we all know a lot about, may seem like a child's fairy tale,"

he said.

"Is there such a threat or not? I think there is ... I would urge everyone to calm down ... and start to resolve the problems that have piled up for many years there at the negotiating table."

His intervention came after United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the North not to carry out a new nuclear test - saying it would be a "provocative" act.
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North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un

Mr Ban said: "The Democratic People's Republic of North Korea cannot go on like this, confronting and challenging the authority of the (UN) Security Council and the international community.

"I am urging them to refrain from taking any further provocative measures."

China's Foreign Ministry also said it wanted peace on the Korean peninsula, not war, adding a proper solution to the crisis was the responsibility of all parties.

The Pentagon has already strengthened its missile defences in response to the repeated threats made by Pyongyang in recent weeks.

However, the New York Times has reported that a more thorough plan - setting out a limited but forceful response to any future provocation - has been drawn up by the US and South Korea.

It said US officials had outlined a "counter-provocation" plan that would see a "response in kind" that would hit the source of any North Korean attack with similar weapons.

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FOR THE RECORD
The Prelude to WWIII

North Korean propaganda showed an effigy of South Korean defense minister Kim Kwan-Jin getting torn apart by military attack dogs.

The latest propaganda offering from North Korean state television is as bizarre as the rest of them. Angry soldiers unleash German Shepherd dogs to attack mannequins representing South Korea's Defence Minister.

In another clip, the minister's face is pinned to a target, which the soldiers fire repeatedly at.

"Kim Kwan-jin is such a b****** and a defective human being. He doesn't even deserve to be our target," one of them screams.

This sort of propaganda loops on television sets in the northern half of the Korean peninsula.

It is designed primarily for domestic consumption: all part of the North Korean regime's attempt to justify its existence and shore up its own legitimacy by creating an external threat that doesn't exist.

To the outside world, the video offerings of soldiers and their museum-worthy equipment forms the less convincing part of Kim Jong-Un's game to be taken seriously.

Yet the country's December rocket launch and February nuclear test proved beyond doubt that North Korea is over the nuclear threshold. That prompted the UN sanctions in March. Mr Kim responded with rhetorical threats, propelling this crisis to where it is now.

And so the world waits for Mr Kim's next move.

Published on Apr 7, 2013
North Korea today released a bizarre video of their military dogs attacking an effigy of an enemy minister and again threatened to attack their neighbours.??The animals savage a model of South Korean defence minister Kim Kwan-Jin in the propaganda clip shown on state television.??

In the video, the military dogs can also be seen jumping through a flaming hole as they are put through their paces in training.??It was released as the US delayed an intercontinental ballistic missile test planned for next week amid fears it will be misinterpreted by Pyongyang.??

British foreign secretary William Hague today warned of the 'danger of miscalculation' by Kim Jong-un's regime which has worked itself up into a 'frenetic state of rhetoric'.??In the new propaganda video troops can also be seen using the South Korean defence minister's face as target practice.??At the very end of the clip the effigy is destroyed with a rocket launcher.??

It is unclear when and where the video, released by North Korea's official news agency KCNA, was filmed.??An unidentified soldier warns that they are ready to attack their neighbour as soon as the order is given.??'On the Korean peninsula, it is not a matter of whether we will have a war or not but whether it will take place today or tomorrow,' he said.??

'This is a situation like being on the eve of a big explosion. Every minute, every second counts. We are right now set to march, once the order is given.'??

The claim follows weeks of ever-increasing threats from the pariah state who claim to have missiles capable of hitting the US.

[VillageIdiot]

North Korea is just weird enough to do something stupid. I don't, however, think they have the balls to launch a hot one.

[thorfourwinds]

North Korea is just weird enough to do something stupid. I don't, however, think they have the balls to launch a hot one.

Greetings:

It would seem to depend on who actually is running the country.

"The apple does not fall far from the tree..."

or, how about,

"Like Farther, Like Son..."

This was the father of the 30-year old 'leader' who just might - even by 'accident' - ignite WWIII.


Top 10 Crazy Facts About Kim Jong Il - Listverse

North Korea's pint-sized dictator is a master of propaganda and social manipulation, but he also apparently suffers from insecurity, delusion, and severe OCD. Here are 10 "facts" about Kim Jong Il, as reported by the media. The word "facts" is in quotes because the first 5 on the list are examples of propaganda that Kim Jong Il uses to brainwash his citizens into maintaining his almost god-like image. The last 5 are actual facts.

10
Supernatural



The "Fact": He had a supernatural birth
According to North Korean historical literature, Kim Jong Il was born in a log cabin inside a secret base on Korea's most sacred mountain, Mt. Paekdu. At the moment of his birth, a bright star lit up the sky, the seasons spontaneously changed from winter to spring, and rainbows appeared.

This contradicts way less interesting Western accounts of his birth, which state the dictator was born in a guerilla camp in Russia, while his father was on the run from the Japanese.

9
Fashion Forward



The "Fact": He is a fashion trendsetter
According to North Korea's newspaper Rodong Sinmun, Kim Jong Il's iconic style has become a global phenomenon. The inspired look of his zipped up khaki tunics with matching pants has been spreading across the world, an obvious testament to his outstanding image and influence. The paper didn't mention the popularity of the 4 inch platform shoes Kim wears, but his oversized shades definitely seem to be a big hit with the women of Hollywood.

8
Loved the World Over



The "Fact": The world loves him
According to state-run media, Kimg Jong Il is the most prominent statesman in the present world, and people in countries the whole planet over celebrate his birthday with films and festivals. In reality, most nations are confused by his erratic foreign policy decisions on important issues such as N. Korea's nuclear program.

7
Ratburgers



The "Fact": He invented the hamburger
Since any American influences have long since been banned in his tiny communist country, Kim Jong Il had no choice but to create some new non-Western food by himself. North Korean newspaper Minju Joson reported that Kim Jong Il invented a new sandwich called "double bread with meat" in an attempt to provide "quality" food to university students. He then built a plant capable of mass hamburger production to feed his students and teachers, despite the fact that the majority of his citizens battle famine on a daily basis.

6
Golfing Glory



The "Fact": He is the best natural golfer in history
In 1994, it was reported by Pyongyang media outlets that Kim Jong Il shot 38 under par on a regulation 18-hole golf course – including 5 holes in one! That score is 25 shots better than the best round in history, and is made even more amazing by the fact that it was his first time playing the sport. It's said Kim Jong Il would routinely sink 3 or 4 holes in one per round of golf, and – lucky for the PGA – he has since given it up.

5
Addiction



The Fact: If he gets addicted to a drug, everyone else does too
According to a book written by one of Kim Jong Il's ex-staff members, he was once injured by falling off his horse when it slipped on loose rocks. He was afraid of becoming addicted to the painkillers that his doctors prescribed him, so he had members of his administrative staff injected daily with the same dosages he had to take. He did this so he wouldn't be the only one hooked on the drug.

4
In the Movies



The Fact: He once kidnapped a prominent director to film a Godzilla ripoff for him
Shin Sang-ok, a South Korean filmmaker, was kidnapped by Kim Jong Il, sent to prison, and eventually forced to make a film called Pulgasari that was basically a communist propaganda version of Godzilla. After Shin and his wife managed to escape North Korea while location scouting in Austria, Kim Jong Il shelved Pulgasari and all of Shin's other work. Kim Jong Il has since given specific instruction to his Ministry of Culture and his communist filmmakers: "Make more cartoons."

3
Hitler Much?



The Fact: He had disabled and short people deported from his capital
In preparation for the World Festival of Youth and Students in 1989, Kim Jong Il had disabled residents removed from Pyongyang. The government also distributed pamphlets advertising a wonder drug that would increase the height of short people. Those who responded to the pamphlets were sent away to different uninhabited islands along with the disabled in an attempt to rid the next generation of their supposedly substandard genes.

2
Great Booze



The Fact: At one time was the world's biggest buyer of Hennessy
For a few years in the early 1990s, it was confirmed by Hennessy that Kim Jong Il was it's best customer, spending about $600,000 to $850,000 annually on the liquor. He is partial to the Paradis cognac, which can sell for over $700 per bottle. In comparison, the average North Korean makes about $1000 per year.

1
City of Dreams



The Fact: He maintains a city that was built just to be looked at
Kijong-Dong is a propaganda city that was originally built in the 1950s by Kim Jong Il's father right on the border, this was to display the North's superiority to the South and also to encourage people to defect. It has no actual residents, but an extensive effort has been put forth to simulate a functioning city, including lights on set timers, and street sweepers to create an illusion of activity.

The use of modern telescopes has revealed that the units lack window glass, and some buildings are just concrete shells that don't even have interior rooms. The city also houses the world's largest flagpole, complete with a 300 lb. North Korean flag.

[thorfourwinds]

Kim Jong Un | Cracked.com

Kim Jong Un has settled in as leader of our favorite insane country. Matching dad's batshittery will always be his greatest challenge. That and not looking like a clueless fat kid who was granted his wish to be a dictator. Here we chart his progress.

Just The Facts
   1.   Kim Jong Un's past is artfully shrouded in mystery to enable his propaganda machine to easily retcon his past glories.
   2.   Despite having no verifiable previous military experience, he was promoted to the rank of General shortly before his succession.
   3.   He is a big fan of Michael Jordan just like his father.
   4.   At age 28, he became the world's youngest head of state.

The man
Kim was schooled in Switzerland. According to his class mates, he was shy and retiring. That's about as much as we know of his youth until the kind North Korean media machine fills in the blanks.

After his whirlwind rise to the highest ranks in the military, Kim was reportedly responsible for "masterminding" the shelling of a South Korean island. He told his subordinates to blow it up and that's apparently how he became a "brilliant military strategist."

Soldiers, too, are shouting new slogans, including

"With all our hearts, let's protect Kim Jong Un, the young general, the morning star general who inherits the bloodline of Paektu,"

"We vow with bleeding tears to call Kim Jong-un our supreme commander, our leader."

"the genius among the geniuses"

"a great person born of heaven"

"respected comrade who is identical to Supreme Commander Kim Jong-il"

These are just a few entirely accurate non-hyperbolic descriptions of the young tyrant. Indeed the last quote has prompted theories in the more "speculative" corners of the Internet that he is an actual clone of his father. The clinching evidence lies in the fact that Kim looks a little like his father. There can be no other explanation for that!


Read more: http://www.cracked.com/funny-8466-kim-jong-un/#ixzz2QI4Q1G44

[Ellirium113]

  Thanks to the failure that is Windows 8, the war will be delayed until service pack 1 is released.

North Korean Missile Test Delayed by Windows 8

PYONGYANG (The Borowitz Report)—North Korea's official news agency announced today that the military's planned missile test had been put on hold because of "problems with Windows 8."

Intelligence analysts said that the announcement gave rare insight into the inner workings of North Korea's missile program, which until last year had been running on Windows 95.

The announcement from the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) did not indicate a new scheduled time for a missile test, saying only that it was "working with Windows 8 support to resolve the issue."

In the words of one intelligence analyst, "That means the test has been delayed indefinitely."

A source close to the North Korean regime reported that Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un is furious about the Windows 8 problems and is considering a number of options, including declaring war on Microsoft.

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/borowitzreport/2013/04/north-korean-missile-test-delayed-by-windows-8.html

 

[thorfourwinds]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Kim Jong-un - YouTube

[Ellirium113]

  Kneel before your supreme leader...

World Surrenders To North Korea

PYONGYANG—Following reports earlier this morning that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea successfully conducted its third nuclear test, sources confirmed that every nation on the planet has surrendered to the mighty East Asian dictatorship.

Less than 24 hours after news of North Korea's detonation of an atomic bomb at a test site near the Chinese border, humbled representatives from around the globe gathered before the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang to concede defeat to North Korea and offer their services to Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un and his indomitable empire.

"In the face of this immense show of military might, our choice has become clear: surrender now or be instantly annihilated," U.S. President Barack Obama said as he joined United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and all other world leaders in kneeling and groveling before the Dear Leader. "At this point, we cannot resist the will of the North Korean dominion, nor would we want to. Our defeated nations and the people therein are hereby property of our Noble Leader, who henceforth may do with them as he wishes."

"May the divinely ordained dynasty endure for 1,000 years!" Obama added.

According to sources worldwide, following the total and unyielding capitulation of Russia, China, South Korea, and the rest of Earth's nearly 200 sovereignties to North Korea, the newly subjugated nations have already begun the process of relinquishing their governments, militaries, cultural identities, and media outlets to the all-powerful autocracy.

Additionally, sources confirmed the global surrender has been expedited through the immediate occupation of all centers of government by thousands of North Korean diplomats, who are overseeing the voluntary turnover of all property—including munitions, gold bullion, and food—to the People's Republic, which in the future may dole them out to its recently acquired territories as it deems appropriate.

"The United States and the rest of the world looks forward to devoting its resources and manpower to the great cultural and political project of our new North Korean rulers," said Obama, as halfway around the world a North Korean flag was raised above the newly relinquished U.S. Capitol building. "It is a shame that it took this latest nuclear test to reveal our foolhardiness in attempting to resist the will of the mighty North Korean empire. Our only hope is that the great People's Republic will forgive our past arrogance and take pity on its poor subjects. Your might and power truly know no equal, Dear Leader."

When reached for comment Tuesday, the Global Supreme Leader himself was less conciliatory.

"The surrender of North Korea's global enemies was an inevitability that our adversaries were foolish to delay," Kim said. "In the coming weeks, the world's people will learn firsthand the dear price of their resistance."

EDITOR'S NOTE: Following the complete and utter surrender of the world's inferior peoples to North Korea, The Onion would like to reaffirm its decades-long loyalty to the People's Republic. As the Supreme Leader is no doubt aware, The Onion has secretly financed the Korean Workers' Party since its inception, and we are proud at last to see the Powerful and Prosperous Nation take its rightful place. Long may North Korea reign, and death and dishonor to any who hope to oppose this mighty nation.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/world-surrenders-to-north-korea,31265/

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