As the acts of aggression have continued, it appears that neither the U.S. nor North Korea are going to shy away from a potential conflict.
For some time now Kim Jong-Un has been vocal about his refusal to shy away from conflict with South Korea and the United States, among others. Over the course of a coupsle of months, the situation has deteriorated to a point where war appears to be imminent, and the U.S. has been active in getting North Korea to his point.
It all started with a North Korean nuke test on February 12 that immediately received much condemnation from nations around the world. In the aftermath, the U.S. negotiated sanctions against leadership in Pyongyang that would see their ability to enact foreign cash transfers and purchase luxury items greatly reduced.
North Korea has since responded with threats of retaliation along with several physical shows of aggression. A couple of weeks ago, the North's military fired missiles into the Sea of Japan, causing worry that they were trying to provoke a war.
It also now appears that the United States is doing little to smooth over relations, actively provoking the ire of Kim Jong-Un. Yesterday, the U.S. sent several advanced stealth bombers on practice bombing exercises in South Korea. This comes after America has already planned to send more anti-missile weaponry into a strategic position against North Korea.
So far the moves by the United States have not received favorable reviews from the governments in China and Russia. Both nations warn that continued aggression by the U.S. will result in even greater shows of force by North Korea, lending itself to a situation that, according to Russian foreign minister Sergey V. Lavrov, could "get out of control - it will descend into the spiral of a vicious cycle."
It is now believed that North Korea is in its final stages of preparing for a war that will almost certainly involve the United States. South Korea has reported that Kim Jong-Un has mobilized missile units to be ready to strike as a direct reaction to the U.S. stealth bombing practices enacted yesterday.
As far as America is concerned, military leadership seems to at once be weary of North Korea's force, while at the same time uncertain of Jong-Un's ability as a leader.
"North Korea is not a paper tiger so it wouldn't be smart to dismiss its provocative behavior as pure bluster. What's not clear right now is how much risk Kim Jong Un is willing to run to show the world and domestic elites that he's a tough guy," said an official who asked not to be named. "His inexperience is certain -- his wisdom is still very much in question."
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