Category Archives: North Korea

The US and China had both confirmed earlier that no radioactive particulate had been found in air samples, casting some suspicion on the claims that a nuclear test had been conducted by North Korea. There is new information that the … Continue reading →

Both the US and China are reporting that they are unable to detect any radiation at all from the supposed North Korean test. Although that is not conclusive evidence, it is fairly suspicious. There should be some measurable radiation leakage … Continue reading →

Charles Krauthammer gives advice on how to stop North Korea from proliferating nuclear weapons. Not disarming Kim, it is simply too late for that (and has been since the Clinton presidency). What Krauthammer does is hearken back to John Kennedy's … Continue reading →

North Korea has promised unspecified "strong countermeasures" against Japan if sanctions are put in place as expected. Japan's cabinet is expected to approve the sanctions in a vote tomorrow. By banning all trade with North Korea, Japan is crippling what … Continue reading →

North Korea has cheerfully announced that tough sanctions will be regarded as an act of war. Once again, Kim's logic shows he is a complete and raving lunatic. Apparently he's feeling the need to prove he's really important. He's not, … Continue reading →

Japan's government has joined the Australian government and slapped hard sanctions on North Korea. Japan is barring all North Korean vessels from its waters and instituting an almost total travel ban. TOKYO (AFP) – Japan has approved new bilateral sanctions … Continue reading →

Illustrating the insane logic of the twisted little man in charge of North Korea, the Rogue regime is threatening war against the US if the US steps up pressure on them. So, let's see, we need nukes to stave of … Continue reading →

Not. A former Clinton official, William Perry, Secretary of Defense from 1994 to 1997 argues Bush dropped the ball on North Korea. He dismisses the fact that North Korea was cheating on the "agreed framework" while Clinton was in office … Continue reading →

I am no fan of John McCain and have said that repeatedly. I also have absolutely no intention of ever voting for the man, either in a primary or a general election. Nonetheless, I think he is spot on in … Continue reading →

Con Coughlin in the Telegraph notes that the West has woken up to late to the danger of rogue states with nuclear weapons. He places the blame on the West and its endless bickering over how to deal with these … Continue reading →

Captain Ed notes that the Australian government has slapped sanctions on North Korea unilaterally in the wake of the miniature madman of Pyongyang's latest misadventure. The Australians have stepped up to the plate, as they always do when tyrants threaten … Continue reading →

Both Russia and China are backing sanctions against North Korea. There is a "but" in there, though. Neither one appears to be willing to back sanctions being issued under chapter 7 of the UN Charter. That could be a real … Continue reading →

David Frum write in the New York Times and suggests four steps that need to be taken to address the North Korean problem. He notes that the usual suspects are calling for the usual response: more negotiations. He rightly points … Continue reading →