What will we be saying about North Korea in 2021? Will we have a city destroyed (as Kim says) or will NK be changed?

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:51:43 -0400

I think we should think about what the future AAR or review will look like in the future. Maybe by thinking now, we can predict or understand our problems?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2017 8:53 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:53:00 -0400

Hmmm

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2017 9:04 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:04:07 -0400

Honestly, I expect the situation on the Korean Peninsula to be almost exactly the same in four years. There would have to be a powerful catalyst to force international pressure to truly come down on nK (Successful ICBM test? An incident such as the USS Pueblo?) Without a comprehensive plan and overwhelming international support, it is not likely that the U.S. or ROK deviates from the norm.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2017 9:11 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:11:36 -0400

I agree with SPC Philip Reichert. The current Political TTP is to kick the can down the road. // Now, I would watch Hong Kong. We all know the current players, South Korea, Japan. Now lets watch and see what overtures the US provides to HK. There is some unrest there and maybe it could become a wedge issue to exploit. China is playing their political cards very well and I think Mr. Trump having just sat down at table is ready to play some interesting hands.

Response by 1stSgt Nelson Kerr made Sep 19 at 2017 9:37 PM

1stSgt Nelson Kerr — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:37:22 -0400

There is a third option we ignore the little ass and do not make things worse. It is not a binary problem,

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Sep 20 at 2017 12:44 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:44:50 -0400

Do I get a Service Ribbon for my time there?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2017 9:45 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 09:45:51 -0400

Hopefully we'll be saying "Remember that KJU guy? What an idiot. This new guy is way better!"

All the rhetoric and saber-rattling aside, there is no need to go to war with anyone right now. If he attacks us, sure, then we go. But let politics and economics be what they are. Sometimes they're good, sometimes bad, and sometimes a mix of both. But there is absolutely no need to shed American blood over there at this point.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2017 2:46 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 02:46:20 -0400

June 30, 2021

The US Department of State would like to remind all international travelers that travel north of the 38th Parallel on the Korean Peninsula is considered extremely hazardous due to high levels of residual radiation. President Trump reminds all government personnel that travel to this area is prohibited. Please pass this information on to family members and any others considering travel to South Korea.

End Message.

Response by PFC Eric Parrish made Sep 21 at 2017 4:27 AM

PFC Eric Parrish — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 04:27:28 -0400

They should be complaining about how the U.S. responded to this crisis with overwhelming force and destroyed North Korea and unified the Korean Peninsula.