Posted on 12/08/2017 7:19:37 AM PST by caww
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korea lashed out at the United States on Friday over the possible use of a naval blockade in the wake of its recent missile provocation, warning it would be tantamount to "war acts."
The condemnation came after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson recently mentioned the "right to interdict maritime traffic transporting goods" to and from the North after its Nov. 29 test of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking the anywhere on the U.S. mainland.
"The U.S. moves for sea blockade can never be tolerated as they constitute a wanton violation of the sovereignty and dignity of an independent state," the North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
"The U.S. is trying to openly take the measure of sea blockade against the DPRK and strangle its economy in peace time. This is part of its scheme to escalate political and economic blockade against the DPRK which has lasted for decades," it added.
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A naval blockade is an act of war. It’s always been considered that throughout history.
... and tell me again, why are we going to S Korea for the Olympics?
not necessarily. there’s a direct rail link.
A naval blockade would be a strategic move to interdict North Korean missiles in addition to armament the U.S. has on the ground. This would be its primary objective.
Naval blockades are acts of war under international law, so one country may legally blockade another only if it is acting in individual or collective self-defense—the standard requirements for going to war—or the U.N. Security Council has proclaimed the action necessary to maintain international peace. Take your pick, any of the above could be the answer. But. at lest, it will force Korea to defecate or get off the pot. This continual run of empty threats needs to be exposed. The little mole is aware he is badgering the bear. But it’s the only way he can save face with the poor way he is running his little kingdom.
rwood
Well, technically, we never stopped being at a state of war with NK. We just have a truce.
Norke ~ Just do it.
Because N. Korea doesn’t have McDonalds?
So their threatening to “annihilate” us is peachy, but the possibility that we may conduct a preemptive blockade is an “act of war”. Roger that.
The US (or UN) Naval Blockade is a good idea, and a useful tool. We ARE at WAR with North Korea, and have been, since June 25, 1950. Get USED to it.
simple..... because South Korea is where the games are being held
OK, hotshot, WHY did the put the games in a potential war zone?
Because South Korea like all the rest of the world is a potential war zone
Just a hypothetical: Suppose that, in an effort to embarrass the United States, a Russian or a Chinese ship attempts to run the blockade. Then what?
I suppose that a warning shot across the bow would be the traditional response. But then what if the Russian or Chinese captain is bold, or has specific instructions? Than what?
If so it seems Kim is going after our ability to respond to a first strike (submarines) which means he is seriously considering a nuclear war that he can survive and emerge victorious/survive.
Most likely the Chinese are using them to ascertain this knowledge - one of these NK missiles needs to malfunction and change trajectory and head toward Beijing.
Good point old perv rocket dweeb just might try to make a statement..
The war is coming anyway, the longer we wait, the more loss of life will occur on our side..time to cut bait or fish
President Trump should go to the UN immediately and request a blockade. When/if that fails,he will have more, as they say, flexibility.
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