North Korea Saga

UPDATE: North Korea is two-thirds of the way from launching a missile as reported by South Korea. The missile is a 3-step process and after that it will need fuel. South Korea says that the missile could be launched as early as this weekend; earlier than the first week of April as originally said last week. As mentioned in earlier posts, the U.S has said that there is a “high probability” it would intercept a missile heading towards the U.S. The reason for this is that the missile has the capability to reach Alaska if it is used in that manner. Secretary Hillary Clinton said that if fired the incident would not go unnoticed; implying sanctions against North Korea.

The launch can cause tension in the region to rise as this will be a clear violation of the U.N. Security Council resolution 1718 and a serious challenge to regional security and an act of aggression. Also developing is the U.S. has sent two warships of the waters of Japan with anti-missile capabilities. U.S., Japan, and South Korea have threaten North Korea with “serious consequences” if the launch occurs. The North says that the launch is a “satellite test”. The missile is scheduled to fly over Japan and they have said if that does happen that it will be shot down. The North threatens anyone who shoots down the “satellite” as an act of war. More to follow as a launch may be imminent.