This weekend, the U.S. and South Korea were playing war games which caused North Korea to threaten a “physical response”. North Korean economy is expected to get worse as well considering the nuclear program North Korea has along with the fact that they sunk a South Korean warship.
'Grave threat’ used by North Korea to describe the U.S. games
North Korea threatens because 8,000 people from the U.S. and South Korea are together to work out military difficulties with exercises. ”Another example of a hostile policy” against North Korea was what Ri Tong Il, North Korean spokesman, called it, reports CNN. He also thinks these games will hurt the entire Asian region. From July 25 to July 28 the military plans to run the “Invincible Spirit” exercise.
Military responds to sinking of Cheonan
It was already just a little stressful being within the Korean region, but the exercises being done by the military are making it just a little more stressful. The Associated Press reports the latest threat comes four months following the Cheonan sinking that killed 46 sailors. An investigation was done showing North Korean’s involvement although North Korea denies it. In the face of North Korea’s familiar belligerence, the U.S. has run out of patience, saying any new talks with the North are unlikely within the current standoff.
North Korean sanctions towards corrupt leaders
North Korea will be cut off by the U.S. because of a program announced by Hilary Clinton in July to stop good being sent. The Guardian reports that U.S. sanctions are prepared to block 200 North Korean bank accounts that are allegedly connected to drug trafficking, counterfeiting, and nuclear weapons development. Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg are where there is expected to be a $4 billion slush fund hidden by Kim Jong-il reports the Chosun Ilbo.
Everybody in North Korea is concerned
South Korea and the U.S. are being threatened nevertheless by North Korea because of their continuing desperation. Voice of America reports that North Korea is already suffering from poor harvests, a manufacturing slump, U.S. sanctions and a reduction of international aid. Some are worried that a famine like the one in the 1960’s that killed thousands, might occur once more in North Korea. More rules and laws would be passed by the North Korean government if a famine like this were to occur.
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CNN
cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/07/23/north.korea.threat/index.html?npt=NP1
The Guardian
guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/23/north-korea-threatens-physical-response
Voice of America
voanews.com/english/news/Sanctions-Expected-to-Harm-North-Korean-Economy-99090344.html?refresh=1
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