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synopped by: headius (reach: 4) category: Op-Ed

Scenarios Will North Korea Launch A War? | Reuters

Takeaway #1
North Korea appears to be preparing to test-launch its longest-range ballistic missile.
Takeaway #2
The probability of all-out war with the South is low due to an underfunded military that could not compete with US-backed South Korea.
Takeaway #3
A naval skirmish could be one scenario, though the North's navy has become more obsolete while the South's has increased its firepower and technology.

Takeaway #4
Another scenario is a shootout along the Demilitarized Zone, but it is unlikely because it could trigger a bigger conflict.
Takeaway #5
North Korea could launch its long-range Taepodong-2 missile to demonstrate its capability to strike Japan and the US.
Takeaway #6
Previous nuclear tests were considered only partially successful, so North Korea could conduct a second test, though it would strain international relations.

Takeaway #7
North Korea could restore operation sto its Yongbyon nuclear plant.
Takeaway #8
They could also launch all-out war, though US military commanders in South Korea have said they would be able to quickly defeat the North.

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Posted: February 03, 2009 08:24 Last Edited: headius (Reach: 75) February 03, 2009 08:32

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February 03, 2009 08:31 revised by: headius reason: minor edit
- Takeaway #1
  North Korea appears to be preparing to test-launch its longest-range ballistic missile.
- Takeaway #2
  All-out war with the South is low due to underfunded military that could not compete with US-backed South Korea.
- Takeaway #3
  A naval skirmish could be one scenario, though the North's navy has become more obsolete while the South's has increased its firepower and technology.
- Takeaway #4
  Another scenario is a shootout along the Demilitarized Zone, but it is unlikely because it could trigger a bigger conflict.
- Takeaway #5
  North Korea could launch its long-range Taepodong-2 missile to demonstrate its capability to strike Japan and the US.
- Takeaway #6
  Previous nuclear tests were considered only partially successful, so North Korea could conduct a second test, though it would strain international relations.
- Takeaway #7
  North Korea could restore operation sto its Yongbyon nuclear plant.
- Takeaway #8
  They could also launch all-out war, though US military commanders in South Korea have said they would be able to quickly defeat the North.