IS North Korea more dangerous than Iraq or Iran?

Question

Why did we go to Iraq ? Seems to me North Korea and Iran are certainly more dangerous? Was it because "we" thought it was an easier target?
Can we really withstand a war on yet ANOTHER front, when we can't even "win" the hearts and minds of Iraqui's?

Answer 1

I can't say North Korea is any more dangerous than Iraq or Iran. But they seriously pose a different kind of threat. Looking at its strategic location, attacking North Korea is something you would want to avoid at all costs. In addition, nuclear warheads would be seen targeted at bystander neighbouring countries. In short, North Korea is a very delicate security problem unlike Iraq or Afgahistan..

Answer 2

North Korea already has nuclear weapons (Iran is trying to at least have the capability and Iraq had nothing under Saddam), they have the long range missiles to send them to the USA (look at today's July 5 news...they just launched three missiles, one of which the Taepedong-II can do this). Their airpower and navy are inadequate, yet their army is large but fortunately they have no amphibious capability so they can only threaten Russia/China/South Korea. Iran's Army, Navy and Airforce are more powerful than NoKor's (their equipment is a little better than even NoKor and Saddam's Iraq) but they are also limited in that they can only target their neighbors (ex. Iraq and Pakistan). So the answer to the main question is technically yes, NoKor is more dangerous than even Saddam's Iraq and Iran combined. As to the question whether the USA can withstand another war front...that depends on how much force the USA may use (The Army is heavily engaged in Iraq and Afghanistan, but the Marines, Navy And Air Force theoretically be used against the NoKors with a large chance of success).

Answer 3

Kim Jong II is indeed a threat, but most of the time
he's threats are to get a 'Bung' from the US.

the US pays $$'s for him to stop testing / developing etc,
then a few years later he starts up again. The country is in fact poor, people in poverty and Kim Jong putting all the money into
his own extravegant life and weapons.

Whats more worring is Technically the North / South Korean war is not over and China is a delicate allie.

Answer 4

First, it was an easier target. Second, to secure American oil business in Iraq. Third, to test small and middle arms/weapons. Yes, as long as domestic economy is stable, America can stand a war in any front. Finally, it is worth to remember that the purpose of a war is never to win the hearts and minds of the enemy.

Answer 5

north korea ia wanting attention they are use to the world looking at them the leader of their country spends billions of dollars on weapons then wants the U.S.A and the surrounding countries to feed the korean people its a political move to get more attention focused back on the north korean area but its a dangerous one that guy isnt all there anyways yes its a very dangerous situation and we better keep any eye on that country

Answer 6

Havent U watched Jack Bauer's second season of 24?
people tried to get their hands on the oil sources even if it cost them a war. I believe this is what is really happening in Iraq.

learn from the tv shows:)

Answer 7

why people around the world think that Iranian people r dangerous?
as far as i live in Iran there isn't any dangerous monster here
I know the Government isn't really good but there is no danger here

Answer 8

Economic is the bottom line for any war. Someone is getting their pockets lined.

Answer 9

nothing can be more dangerous than american thinking as far as war on terrorism is concerned

Answer 10

No, paper tiger IMO.