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To: ncfool
IS THIS A WARNING FROM NORTH KOREA ABOUT THE G-20 SUMMIT THAT IS GOING TO BE IN SOUTH KOREA THIS WEEK?

They don't have sub launching capabilities.

626 posted on 11/09/2010 12:21:55 PM PST by Rutles4Ever (Ubi Petrus, ibi ecclesia, et ubi ecclesia vita eterna!)
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To: Rutles4Ever
The Korean People's Army Naval Force is the navy of North Korea. The Korean People's Army is made up of the Ground Force, the North Korean Air Force, and the Navy. It was established on June 5, 1946. The navy strength in the 1990s was about 40,000 to 60,000; current strength is at about 46,000. [1] There are some 708 vessels including 3 frigates and 70 submarines: approximately 20 Romeo class submarines (1,800 tons), 40 Sang-O class submarines (300 tons) and 10 midget submarines including the Yono class submarine (130 tons).[2]

The North Korean navy is considered a green-water navy and operates mainly within the 50 kilometer exclusion zone. The fleet consists of east and west coast squadrons, which cannot support each other in the event of war with South Korea. The limited range of most of the vessels means that even in peacetime it is impossible for a ship on one coast to visit the other coast.

Guess that eliminates one player.

688 posted on 11/09/2010 12:47:07 PM PST by McGruff (A political party cannot be all things to all people. It must represent certain fundamental beliefs)
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