MAJ Bryan Zeski 1219662 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In light of the recent North Korean nuclear test, the world should be asking itself what to do about North Korea.<br /><br />I think before anyone formulates a plan to do something, they should have a clear objective and measurable endstate. So, what IS a rational endstate for the Korean Peninsula?<br /><br />Do we just let things sit as they have been - eternal conflict between two increasingly disparate nations? Something has to give at some point. If we just wait for that point, we aren&#39;t in control of it, should we do something?<br /><br />Should South Korea take the initiative and engage North Korea militarily (without US interference or support - as to avoid the Chinese jumping in as well)?<br /><br />Should China step in and take control of North Korea?<br /><br />What is best for the world in the long run? What is best for Korea?<br /><br />We&#39;ve been doing this cat and mouse game with North Korea for half a century... staying the course doesn&#39;t seem to be working. 2016-01-06T23:13:26-05:00 MAJ Bryan Zeski 1219662

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In light of the recent North Korean nuclear test, the world should be asking itself what to do about North Korea.<br /><br />I think before anyone formulates a plan to do something, they should have a clear objective and measurable endstate. So, what IS a rational endstate for the Korean Peninsula?<br /><br />Do we just let things sit as they have been - eternal conflict between two increasingly disparate nations? Something has to give at some point. If we just wait for that point, we aren&#39;t in control of it, should we do something?<br /><br />Should South Korea take the initiative and engage North Korea militarily (without US interference or support - as to avoid the Chinese jumping in as well)?<br /><br />Should China step in and take control of North Korea?<br /><br />What is best for the world in the long run? What is best for Korea?<br /><br />We&#39;ve been doing this cat and mouse game with North Korea for half a century... staying the course doesn&#39;t seem to be working.

2016-01-06T23:13:26-05:00 2016-01-06T23:13:26-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1219685

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is the goal of both the United States and the DPRK to reunify Korea into one nation. Where we differ is on how to get there.<br />I think the ideal people to take point on this is the Germans. Their experience would be invaluable.<br /><br />Of course, the Kim family only wants reunification on their terms, as they will not relinquish power easily. The whole country is under such tight control it has induced a mass neurosis. If revealed how the world really is, North Korean society would disintegrate.<br /><br />I don&#39;t think the Kims really want a war or they&#39;d have thrown one already. I think that they are attempting to secure their long-term dynastic rule, and the xenophobia they promote is a tool to achieve that end.

2016-01-06T23:26:21-05:00 2016-01-06T23:26:21-05:00 SN Greg Wright 1219761

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="50198" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/50198-25a-signal-officer">MAJ Bryan Zeski</a> I just posted a thread about this. Not to crap on yours, but rather so I don't look dumb for repeating myself lol!<br /><br />China RULES NK. NK is precisely as belligerent as China allows them to be. Fat Boy Leader SURELY informed China of this latest detonation before he did it. EVERYTHING NK gets comes through China. Literally everything.<br /><br />So the world needs to put pressure on China to contain the situation, to pressure China to make FBL come to the table and discuss rational, achievable issues. Maybe that's NOT full re-integration. Maybe it is. But until China makes it happen, FBL will continue on as he is, plundering his country's resources, and underage girls.

2016-01-07T00:41:38-05:00 2016-01-07T00:41:38-05:00 SGM Steve Wettstein 1219960

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="50198" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/50198-25a-signal-officer">MAJ Bryan Zeski</a> Sir, IMO the dictators of that place will dig themselves a hole that they can't get out of and either be pushed out of power. How long can those ignorant people believe that they can starve their citizens and have no repercussions (even though they have been doing it for a long time)? What do we do about it? I believe the best hing at the present time is to keep the status quo. China's relationship with the NKs has cooled off over the years. No need to kick a sleeping dog IMO.

2016-01-07T04:18:09-05:00 2016-01-07T04:18:09-05:00 SPC Ethan Reddick 1220460

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Right now the best way to deal with North Korea (DPRK) is really to just let them be. A lot of what the government there is used to strengthen their resolve amongst their people. Most nations in the world do not want the Korean Peninsula to be unified. For South Korea it would completely ravage their economy. China doesn't want it because they don't want US troops on their border. Russia uses them for trade and for the same reason as China.

2016-01-07T10:20:07-05:00 2016-01-07T10:20:07-05:00 SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member 1221214

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would argue that our current course is working. NK is quiet in terms of world impact and having our forces in Korea has very strategic advantages aside from controlling NK. I imagine we will be there for years to come and I see no reason to start something there that in all honesty is a non threat at this point.

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