N.Korea Deploys Rocket Launchers Along West Coast

Chosun.com ^ | Dec. 20, 2010 09:00 KST | staff

[spokeshave]

Anyone have have a link to an on-line web cam from the island?

[driftdiver]

The population density of Seoul and the surrounding area makes me believe the death toll would be much higher than 200k. If chemical weapons are used it will be extreme. NK has extensive chemical weapon stocks with the delivery systems.

[driftdiver]

No problem. Many NK people are starving and I think that leads people to believe it would be a cake walk.

The elite of NK eat very well.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

I’ve seen reports that even the NK’s military isn’t getting as much food as they used to in the last couple of years.

[driftdiver]

That could be whats leading to this aggression from NK. The military leaders see’s their power slipping away.

[hinckley buzzard]

The only way it gets out of hand is if SK goes too far

What a peculiar thing to say. Just what is "too far" when operating on your own soil?

[eastforker]

Tell me, would you rather do battle with someone who has lived with all the comforts of lights, heat and the other comforts of civilization or with someone that has lived with nothing but hardships, the cold and unfamiliar with all the comforts of civilization. Wich one would be the most adaptable to combat on the Korean peninsula.

[hinckley buzzard]

SK may still call off the drill if it looks like NK is preparing to attack

I think we're past the "if" stage.

[HereInTheHeartland]

A web cam from Seoul might be better

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Can’t find one but I thought this link may help in some cases if the war expands.

http://www.seoul.npa.go.kr/english/index.jsp?menu=main#

Keep an eye on the Northeast and Southern outermost roads. A busy city center ( mostly red and yellow ) is normal and was even during the last NK attacks. The outer ring is usually mostly green even during rush hour.

[hinckley buzzard]

The UN demarcation line went between NK and the islands. They were given to SK jurisdiction provisionally, pending conclusion of a peace agreement. Since the peace agreement obviously has never come, the islands stay where they are—SK-controlled territory.

[spokeshave]

Thanks

[The Comedian]

U.S. scholars and South Korean media said that if North Korea pre-emptively used artillery -- in one day nearly 5 million rounds of artillery shells could be fired, resulting in 200,000 casualties in Seoul.

The price for playing nice with rabid dogs for half a century.

Eventually, they eat your kids.

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.

[gandalftb]

Probably the best breaking news:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/12/19/north.korea.tensions/index.html?section=cnn_latest

[crosslink]

Great source from VOA. https://twitter.com/w7voa/status/16666168970444802

[gandalftb]

The Northern Limit Line was established after General Mark Clark ordered the islands to remain occupied. NK had no way of forcing the point at the time.

One of the reasons NK is so tipped over is that the islands, lying W of NK and the prevailing winds being to the E are an ideal launching place for propaganda balloons that SK launches constantly.

200,000 leaflets went out last week with American $1 bills urging the NK troops to stand down in a crisis. The leaflets also are a "Free Safety Pass" in the event of war.

SK can play the game too.

[SF_Redux]

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/12/19/north.korea.tensions/index.html?section=cnn_latest

[campaignPete R-CT]

the Nikkei is unfazed.

[Jack Hydrazine]

Did anyone bring the popcorn?

[gandalftb]

Looks like showtime in a few minutes. Just saw a photo up linked from a reporter on Yeonpyang at 0146 GMT, 5 minutes ago, that showed gas masks going on.