South Korea suffered 2 casualties while 19 were injured on November 23rd 2010 due to the firing of artilleries from the North Korean side close to the disputed maritime border. What is now said as the “worst clash since the Korean War”, the event has lead to global leaders seeking peace before the water spills out. The firing began when South Korean military had been carrying out an exercise and were accused of breaking the hostilities with the North near the Yeonpyeong island.
Countries such as The United States, China and Japan have already acted towards the issue due to the threat that involves in domestic peace. China is an ally to North Korea however the foreign minister highlights that it would be better if both countries “do more to contribute to peace.” North and South Korea should therefore understand that support from the international community is minimum and precision is made towards peace and negotiations in existing disputes.
I believe that North and South Korea cannot encounter a war with each other as they lack the stability or popularity of the government, international support and more importantly the resources to fight one. I strongly hope that China, The Russian Federation and The United States alongside the help of The UN Security Counsel can resolve this issue to best mutual agreements between the two sides.
Totally agree with you on this issue; personally I think China will not act and will opt to be neutral on in this conflict unlike during the Korean War.
ReplyDeleteBarrett Sharpe