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Inter-Korean border: a bomb, beating the drums of war on the peninsula?
In these years, peace is like a rare thing, and the slightest wind and grass makes everyone's hearts tighten.
No, the Korean Peninsula is on the hot search again.
On October 15th, the noon sun shone on the 38th parallel, which was particularly dazzling.
A few loud noises suddenly came, and the silence of the border was broken, and thick smoke rose and fires flew everywhere!
What's the situation?
North Korea bombed the section of the road connecting the two countries directly in front of the Korea border guards!
This sudden move shocked the Korea soldiers almost threw their guns! As soon as the news came out, there was a global uproar.
This is no joke, a bomb has directly blown up the situation on the peninsula to the forefront.
Some people say that this is North Korea "flexing its muscles" and warning Korea not to act rashly; Some people also say that this is the Jin dynasty playing with fire and self-immolation, and sooner or later it will finish playing with itself.
So, what exactly does this bomb mean?
Will the peninsula go to war as a result?
1. North Korea's "Bomb Declaration": A Warning?
Provocation? Or is it a desperate move? If you want to say that this North Korea is also a "ruthless character".
Some time ago, they released cruel words to blow up all the railways and highways connecting Korea, and many people thought at that time that they were just talking.
Unexpectedly, people did what they said, and they also chose a "good day" - when the Korea border guards were on their lunch break, they directly came to a "live broadcast".
This wave of operations not only caught Korea off guard, but also fiercely brushed a wave of presence in front of the international community.
So why is North Korea doing this?
First of all, this is undoubtedly a warning to Korea.
Recently, Korea and United States have been very close, and they have conducted joint military exercises and deployed strategic weapons, which has made North Korea very unhappy.
Blowing up the highway is to give Korea a warning and let them know: don't think that we are easy to bully, if we are in a hurry, let you know in minutes!
It also shows North Korea's dissatisfaction with the international community.
For a long time, North Korea has been sanctioned and isolated by the international community, which has made the Kim dynasty very unhappy.
This bombing of the highway is also announcing to the world: "Lao Tzu is not easy to provoke, if you force me again, I will make a big mess!" ”
Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the DPRK is engaged in strategic defense.
After all, North Korea's military strength is too far behind the South Korea-US coalition.
Blowing up the road would stop the mechanized forces of the South Korean and U.S. forces from advancing at a rapid pace, giving North Korea more time to defend.
All in all, North Korea's bomb is not only a warning, but also a provocation, and a helpless move.
In the face of increasing tension on the Korean Peninsula, the DPRK can only choose to use such extreme methods to safeguard its own interests and security.
2. Artillery vs. Air Power: Will the Korean Peninsula Become the Next "Powder Keg"?
North Korea bombed the road, which made the situation on the peninsula even more tense.
So, will the two sides get into trouble and even break out into a full-scale war?
To answer this question, we must first look at the strength of both sides.
On paper, the North Korean army is huge, boasting a million-strong division.
However, due to economic and technological backwardness, the DPRK armed forces are outdated in equipment and relatively backward in terms of training, and their combat effectiveness is worrisome.
Korea army is well-equipped and well-trained, and has United States a powerful ally behind it.
Once the war began, the Korea army had an absolute advantage in conventional combat.
Of course, North Korea is not completely out of the cracks.
They have a secret weapon in their hands - artillery units.
It is estimated that the DPRK has thousands of artillery pieces and rockets of various types, including long-range artillery with a range of more than 200 kilometers.
In the event of war, North Korea could launch saturation strikes on Korea's capital, Seoul, and U.S. military bases in South Korea, causing massive damage.
North Korea also has nuclear weapons and missiles, which is even more worrying.
Although the performance of these weapons has yet to be tested, their deterrent effect is still quite large.
Once North Korea makes a desperate bet, the consequences are unimaginable.
The situation on the Korean Peninsula is tense, like a string that could break at any moment.
So, is it possible to avoid war?
III. China, the United States, and Russia's "Involvement" and North Korea's "All or Nothing"
The affairs of the peninsula have never been the final say of the DPRK and the ROK.
Behind this, there is also the interests and competition between China, United States, Russia and other major powers.
For China, the tranquility of the Korean Peninsula is very important.
On the one hand, North Korea is China's neighbor, and if a war breaks out on the peninsula, China will inevitably be affected.
China also does not want the situation on the Korean Peninsula to deteriorate, which will provide an excuse for United States to meddle in Asia-Pacific affairs.
China has been trying to mediate and promote the peace process on the peninsula.
United States' attitude is somewhat ambiguous.
On the one hand, the United States does not want to see North Korea possess nuclear weapons and has been trying to force North Korea to abandon nuclear weapons through sanctions and pressure.
On the other hand, United States is also happy to see that the situation on the peninsula maintains a certain degree of tension, so that it can justifiably strengthen its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region and contain China.
Russia looks at the problem more from a geopolitical point of view.
The Korean Peninsula is Russia's gateway to the Far East, and Russia does not want to see United States expand its influence on the peninsula, so it will choose to support North Korea to a certain extent and contain United States.
In this case, the situation on the Korean Peninsula is like a complicated chess game, in which all sides are weighing the pros and cons and taking one step at a time to see three steps.
So, will North Korea "take a desperate gamble" and take risks?
As it stands, it's unlikely.
While North Korea has shown a tough posture by blowing up roads, it is more of a form of "strategic blackmail" in an attempt to force international concessions by creating tensions.
After all, North Korea is also well aware that if war really breaks out, it will face annihilation.
Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the DPRK will misjudge the situation and make wrong decisions.
The international community must remain vigilant, communicate and coordinate more to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.
IV. Conclusion: The future trend of the situation on the Korean Peninsula
A bomb has sparked tension on the peninsula and also blown up anxiety and worry on all sides.
How will the situation on the peninsula develop in the future?
Is it to peace, or to slide into the abyss of war?
No one can give a definite answer.
Peace is really hard to come by, and we all have to work together to maintain it.
The DPRK needs to understand the status quo and not have unrealistic ideas, but sit down and talk and resolve differences through dialogue.
Always engaging in confrontation and provocation will only lead to more and more isolation in the end.
For Korea, it should exercise restraint and avoid overreaction, while strengthening cooperation with United States to jointly counter the North Korean threat.
As far as China, the United States, Russia and other major countries are concerned, they should shoulder their due responsibilities, strengthen communication and coordination, and promote the political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue.
The future of the peninsula is in the hands of all parties.
I hope that all of you will keep the happiness of the people on the peninsula at heart, make a wise decision, and work together to maintain peace and stability on the peninsula.