Kim Jong Un calls for 'full combat posture'

Singapore Straits Times ^ | 11 May 2019 | Singapore Straits Times

[AmericanInTokyo]

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a "full combat posture" as state media yesterday released photos showing missiles being fired during a long-range strike drill conducted by Pyongyang.

The photos came a day after it tested two short-range missiles. Analysts said the regime may have developed a new missile that is easier to hide, harder to strike down and capable of hitting all of South Korea.

[AmericanInTokyo]

Photo (above) from official North Korean News Agency of provocative acts, personally directed by Rocketman onsite two days ago.

Japan this morning officially assessed one of the North Korean launches Thursday as a ballistic missile. Accordingly, a violation of United Nations sanctions.

New developed weapon launched, due to low and zig zag trajectory, may be able to circumvent the defensive “Kill Chain” instituted in South Korea for protection there. But socialist, pro-North government of Moon Jae In in Seoul downplaying this week despite military leaks and an increasingly irate populace and conservative opposition party.

[libh8er]

Is this the advice Xing Xing ping gave him ? Launch a few bottle rockets and see if Trump softens ?

[TaMoDee]

Cruise Missiles (Nuc Types) ready to launch 3..2..1

Would someone please bail out Dennis Rodman from the shop lifting charge and send over to see his Little Buddy and talk some sense to him.

[JoSixChip]

Crap, looks like things are heating up again. China and now possibly Russia are not going to give up the leverage they derive from the little rocket man. Time for us to arm Japan.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Yeah, NK is really going to target SK after having numerous one-on-one meetings with them and opening up lines to possible reunification.

You are watching a movie folks. Trump told Kim to do some last-minute sabre-rattling to throw off the Deep State and China and the NK generals who think Kim is weakening.

[JoSixChip]

Trump told Kim to do some last-minute sabre-rattling to throw off the Deep State and China and the NK generals who think Kim is weakening.

Thanks, your always good for a laugh. You think this is something Q told Trump to do?

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

It's actually common sense.

Why would NK start targeting SK when they have had numerous summits, including opening a rail line and exchanging family members between the two countries?

I just think Kim has to put on a strong face for his generals and people. You have to remember that North Koreans are completely brainwashed.

[Truthoverpower]

Why isnt anyone paying attention to me anymore?

[AmericanInTokyo]

No. And Yes.

No, it is not necessarily from Xi.

And yes, it is a test of President Trump.

He wants to see how much he either overreacts or underreacts. Course, he also wants more shit again.

[AmericanInTokyo]

If he did, he did not tell our closest ally in the world in advance, Japan. Boy that would be a smart more, right? / s

[AmericanInTokyo]

Case in point: Sunshine Policy under appeasement regimes of Roh Mu Hyon and Kim Dae Jung, and provocations and attacks by the North nevertheless.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Your posts Does. Not. Compute.

My central premise can't be refuted.

NK isn't going to suddenly threaten SK after having numerous summits and opening up lines between the 2 countries.

[AmericanInTokyo]

They. Just. Did.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Actual threat or is NK just showing off their ass as they go through the death throes from Trump's strong policy.

C'mon AIT you of all FReepers should know this is just Kabuki theatre.

[AmericanInTokyo]

As it turns out now, as has been revealed, there were actually TWO not one, ballistic missile launches on last Saturday 4 May, the start of the current round of staged/graduated provocations and attemted shakedowns/tantrums.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

You still aren’t considering the pressure Kim is facing from his generals, as well as his allies in China and Russia.

[AmericanInTokyo]

No. Unfortunately, it is not just Kabuki, but it is quite predictable and typical.

Rather, it is a violation of UN Sanctions and Resolutions and defies good faith. It also violates the Panmunjong Accord of last year signed by North and South.

It is/was also predictable, only because they have done this as far back as we have had a relationship with them. We don't have to underreact or overreact, but it should be accepted that the limits of diplomacy with such a regime may well be approaching the final stages before obsolescence and irrelevance--and we shouldn't try to beat a dead horse. We never dismissed any such provocation like yesterday, ever, (to my 21 year recollection) here on FR during any time during the Clinton or Obama regimes. We are just being consistent. They are who they are regardless which Administration we have in power.

[kiryandil]

NeverTrumpInEdo touching himself over Nork news...

[kiryandil]

They. Just. Did.

NeverTrump, Always Chump.

[AmericanInTokyo]

PS Good tag line.