[garbageseeker]

But even if he unloaded a heavy conventional first strike, it would not result in tens of thousands of casualties, and most of that artillery would not be around long enough for a second massive wave of attacks

We know that there are 10,000 artillery pieces in the DMZ region and about 500 pointed at Seoul, would it be very difficult to get them all especially when they are camouflaged? What about those which are armed whith chemical and bological shells?

[MimirsWell]

I am beginning to think NK must go before Iran. It should have been taken on before Iraq even. I'll tell you why, if KJI was taken out and the command structure dismantled, it would mean that NK would come under S.Korean administration, something that most N.Korean people are not just not averse to, but are looking forward to. This will be the easiest post-war situation management exercise for the Americans.

Iran will be a lot more difficult given its location, close to Pakistan and Afghanistan. Although its predominantly Sunni, Ahmedinejad will rush to Syria, Hezbollah and Al Qaeda for some kind of help. Post-war NK will be much easier than Iran and Iraq.