The unwise decision by the closed country that is Korea to test nuclear bomb technology even with UN sanctions in place gave a very much clear picture that their nuclear program that was supposed to be for peaceful means (power generation) was only a cover for their more devious plans. Then came Kim’s absence, soon after more threats of nuclear missiles to be fired at the slightest hint the
West and it’s allies meddles in it’s affairs. Then comes silence for a few months, after which comes the test firing of medium then short range missiles, all banned according to the embargo imposed by the UN against the impoverished country for not complying with the demands of the many in exchange for food and other vital supplies.
Then comes news that Kim is suffering from cancer and that he has selected his youngest son in charge to take over his place, another dead end for not much is known about the particular son. Supposedly schooled confidentially in Europe and the only known photos were form his childhood a decade or so ago. They admit that Kim is sick and his frail figure is seen seemingly trying to maintain control in his country where his generals are vying for control of his vast empire. The world holds it’s breath as the country continues to defy the rest of the world, even with China’s advise. They do have nuclear weapons for they have tested it and have it confirmed by the rest of the world. Tensions couldn’t have been higher in the region with Japan, South Korea and the US all having their military forces on high alert with the US sending many warships including missile destroyers to keep the peace. The embargos imposed are total failures for there is not much trading going on with the country for they suspect everything and shun help. What is to happen of the impoverished country is still up for speculation and with Kim on the rocks, so is the fate of the country.
North Korea, the Speculation Continues
Posted on May 21st, 2009 by Gary