starlight7 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 A friend of mine has just cancelled a trip to Japan in a couple of month's time because she fears a war with North Korea. This really shook me because she is a very sensible person and not prone to panic. Is she right to be so worried? Am I missing something here? I look back to historical conditions around other world wars and have to say there is a strange feeling at the moment. Just hope and pray she is wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 There is very little chance of Japan becoming embroiled in a war between North Korea and whoever, it just isn't going to happen. I suppose Australia is closer to that region but even with the news we are getting it's clear nothing is going to happen and in the extremely unlikely event of hostilities it will be totally one sided. It's just posturing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 It depends on the reasons and her perceived logic behind the decision. Japan is relatively close to North Korea, however in reality I suspect the Chinese will be very prominent in trying to prevent any war as it would have a significant impact on them, as it would on the other neighbouring countries, especially if nuclear weapons were involved. Time and time again these kind of scenarios escalate and then seem to suddenly disappear from the media and are forgotten about, lets just hope its the same again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eera Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) No. Pyongyang knows full well that it only takes one strike by the US and the whole country is effectively obliterated. We are going to Japan in the new year, of all the things that concern me it rates well below getting boarding for the cat. Edited August 14, 2017 by Eera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiri Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 A Korean mate and Ozzy spouse are still going. Albeit the spouse insists on travel insurance just in case whilst the Korean says - 'she'll be alright' - don't bother. Interesting approach. I'm akin to go with the view of the locals every time. Still no accounting for the current incumbent in the White House and what his reaction might be....Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Don't be too sure. US spy sattelites showing NK missile moving now for a possible missile launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 10 hours ago, starlight7 said: A friend of mine has just cancelled a trip to Japan in a couple of month's time because she fears a war with North Korea. This really shook me because she is a very sensible person and not prone to panic. Is she right to be so worried? Am I missing something here? I look back to historical conditions around other world wars and have to say there is a strange feeling at the moment. Just hope and pray she is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 20 minutes ago, Parley said: Don't be too sure. US spy sattelites showing NK missile moving now for a possible missile launch. are you serious parely......get a grip for gods sake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, Perthbum said: are you serious parely......get a grip for gods sake... What are you talking about ? http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/missile-alarm-us-satellites-observe-north-korea-moving-missiles-into-position-mattis-warns-of-high-alert/news-story/ff9e0926f948b56c660b718e949993fa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Parley said: What are you talking about ? http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/missile-alarm-us-satellites-observe-north-korea-moving-missiles-into-position-mattis-warns-of-high-alert/news-story/ff9e0926f948b56c660b718e949993fa for once use your brain......the second N Korea tries anything they are finished and they know it...think about it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 So you are making the assumption that they think rationally about these things. A very dangerous assumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Just now, Parley said: So you are making the assumption that they think rationally about these things. A very dangerous assumption. who are they going to attack?.....china? US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicF Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Perthbum said: who are they going to attack?.....china? US? Guam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiri Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If this is true - NK on manoeuvres- then it says I all. The NK man-child has been sporting the dummy over successive US administrations without it getting out of hand (other than for he poor citizens of NK).But now all it takes is the current US man-child in charge to start WW3, due to his own dummy spit..Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Difference is that this time it would be nuclear and we would all get dragged in. Trump doesn't seem the type for diplomacy and compromise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 It's just posturing by NK. They know full well that they would be obliterated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evandale Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 No we love Japan and we would be quite content.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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