Tuesday, May 7, 2013

North Korea moves missiles from costal launch site




It is believed that North Korea has moved two of its medium range missiles from a critical costal launch site. Previously, the warheads could have been launched at any time but have been made unlaunchible for their preparation to move. This move has relieved some tension off the surrounding nations and seems to have been a very quick withdrawal. This action could be seen as a possible combat manuviour as they North Koreans had only first moved the missiles to the costal site on April 10th but could also have been seen as a natural standing point. Realizing that the North Koreans are not actually stupid enough to fight the United States, only to bluff them into less oppression.
 Musudan missiles are being displayed during a military parade in Pyongyang (15 April 2012)
I feel that if this is not an act towards ending the current violence that the North Korean government has undertaken, then it is a strong act of military strategy. The standard placement of your primary weapons is key in any conflict, and this ‘withdrawal’ seems to be a step to ‘avoid’ an actual future conflict. If in fact this is a move towards peace, the sole reason the north Koreans are acting in this way is to attempt to take pressure off themselves. On the other hand, it could be a ploy; solely for the purpose of reorganizing weapons or creating a false sense of security for people outside of north Korea. Either w way, north Korea is in a very bad spot right now and it will take time to get out. 

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