North Korea to Try American

Kenneth Bae, an American who was born in South Korea, was captured in North Korea in November.  Mr. Bae is described as a devout Christian who was also interested in trying to assist the orphans in the North.  Apparently, the North's security forces were offended by pictures that Mr. Bae had on his computer of the orphans.  

The isolated nation is charging him on conspiracy to overthrow their government.  Bae is from Washington state and traveled into China with a group of businessmen last November and then into Rason which is a North Korean special economic zone.  This was where he was arrested.  The North reports that they have already performed an investigation and Mr. Bae has plead guilty to these charges, which could result in the death penalty.  The police state has not set an official date for the trial.  I wonder if Kim Jong-Un will use this to gain some type of world wide focus for the nation again - just like in 2009 and 2010 when President Clinton and Carter both went to the North to bargain a release for captured Americans.  

South Korea Pulling Last Workers from North

In light of the continued war rhetoric out of North Korea, the South has made the decision to pull its remaining 175 workers for the safety of its citizens.  The factory is located in a jointly operated industrial park which is located in Kaesong in the North.  

New day, New threats

Welcome to Tuesday.  A new day with new threats from North Korea.  Apparently, the North has it panties in a bunch because South Korea had protests yesterday - the same day the North was celebrating its founder.  So in continuing the 'Kim' style, the rhetoric flowed from the country stating that if they don't receive apologies from the South they would vow "sledge-hammer blows".  Maybe they intend to invite Peter Gabriel over now?  I mean Dennis Rodman did a great job being a peace advocate.  I don't know about anyone else but sometimes this drama makes my head hurt.  

Things could become messy with North Korea

Things really may get messy with North Korea.  :)  

North Korea Refuses Talks with South Korea

North Korea refused to talk with South Korea today.  In attempt to reach out, the South tried to restart dialogue with their Northern cousins by helping resolve and discuss the rising tensions.  The North has dismissed this proposal as another "crafty trick" by the South.  There is still a heightened concern that North Korea will test fire a missile which can reach Guam or other military installations.  Now we have to  see what evil lurks inside the youngest Kim's deranged mind.  

Photo of North Korean Air Force

I saw this today and wanted to share it with you out in blogger land.  Enjoy!

Long-Range Missiles Moved for a Possible Launch

South Korea has asked China to help assist with reigning in the hermit North.  South Korea has also increased its surveillance over North Korea and has discovered movement of long-range missiles for a possible launch.  

Southerners are Encouraged to Leave Peninsula Ahead of Nuclear War

North Korea has announced today that foreign businesses and tourists need to leave the Korean peninsula ahead of a nuclear attack.  Reportedly the isolated nation feels the peninsula is on the verge of nuclear war.  Is this more rhetoric from the Kim Jong Un or is it of real concern?  Analysts believe that this is more 'talk' and saber rattling by the youngest Kim, who feels he has big shoes to fill.  Maybe he's just trying to boost his image within his own country, which could lead to grandiose tales of him defeating the South through mere words.  What do you think?

Embassy Diplomats Ordered Removed by North Korea

North Korea has just announced that all diplomats need to be moved out of the country by April 10.  Britain's foreign office has no plans to move its diplomats out and states that this is continued rhetoric by the isolated North.   The Polish embassy also states that it has no plans to move its staff out of the embassy and feels as though there is no threat outside North Korea.  Russia is currently considering the request to move out its diplomats.  What do you think about this 'warning' ~ more rhetoric or prepping for conflict?  

North Korean Missiles Moved Close to the Coast

Today the North moved missiles in "considerable range" of its east coast.  South Korea's defense minister reports that these missiles are not capable of reaching the United States and there are no signs they are preparing for a full-scale conflict.   How sure can anyone be about North Korea's intentions though?

Over the last week the threats coming out of the North Korean nation has continued to escalate.  Have their threats and actions entered an area of no return?  Will they be forced to act on their rhetoric?  So little is known about the youngest Kim and he still has so much to prove.  What will happen next on the Korean peninsula?