How come the USA won't attack North Korea like we did Iraq?

Question

North Korea is more dangerous than Iraq ever was. Supporters of Iraq say they attacked Iraq to keep them from making WMD. Well, Korea did it so why aren't attacking them?

Answer 1

China is not a threat to the US at the moment. Even if we went into N. Korea the Chinese would probably lend us a hand. It would be a huge mistake for them to turn their backs on the USA when 70% of the goods they export come to us.

North Korea does have nukes and needs to be takend care of. Yes we are in Iraq but that has not stretched our military as thin as people believe. You see.. the problem with Iraq is that we have no real plan even now for being there. We went in without a plan and still dont have one.

North Korea would be a completely different situation and seeing how most countries support this cause we WILL NOT be in this alone! Russia may be a problem though if we got into it with the N. Koreans. Again though I do have good faith that the Chinese would back us regardless of what the media has you to believe. Their economy is just now starting to boom and if they were to turn their back on us and our money they would ruin what they are currently fixing.

In the end it boils down to Bush being a wussy. He is not the war hungry person the liberals want you to think he is. He didn't decide to go to Iraq he just listened to daddy and payed greatly for it.

When looking into this situation you have to look into the world as a whole. I assure you we will go to war with korea in the next 5 years. BUT we wont be alone. We plan on being out of Iraq by 2010 but I think that may possible come sooner. This is the calm before the storm beleive it or not. Life will be lost but it will be for the better. Lets just hope we never live to see that day where N. Korea uses nukes on an enemy and causes a nuclear war between other countries.

Answer 2

No, you have it all wrong. Iraq violated several sanctions and resolutions to the cease fire agreement back in Desert Storm. I find it interesting back in Desert Storm the general opinion is why didn't we take Saddam down and now alot of misinformed people are asking, "Why are we taking him down now?" The ultimatum for the coalition to withdraw force on Saddam the first time was for him to get out of Kuwait. He did and signed a agreement that said he would disarm. For over 10 years he kicked inspectors out, wouldn't let them inspect certain spots, oil for food scandals, ex-president assassination attempts and firing at jets patrolling the no fly zone. Every indication he was hiding something... That's why we are in Iraq. Now we are dealing with a foreign insurgency. The Iraqi government wants us to stay until they stabilize more. Saddam is on death row waiting to be hung. Terrorist are taking advantage of the situation and Democrats like you are confusing the issue. Kerry, Dean, Gore and the funky bunch wanna cut and run now. Blame it on Bush and sweep it under the carpet and let it build... Thanks for nothing! Let's deal with this should be the only recourse... When North Korea and Iran piss off enough people or they do something stupid like attack us then we will deal with them as our leaders see fit... Understand?

Answer 3

TEXT OF THE KOREAN WAR ARMISTICE AGREEMENT


July 27, 1953


Agreement between the Commander-in-Chief, United Nations Command, on the one hand, and the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army and the Commander of the Chinese People's volunteers, on the other hand, concerning a military armistice in Korea.

Preamble

The undersigned, the Commander-in-Chief, United Nations Command, on the one hand, and the Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army and the Commander of the Chinese People's Volunteers, on the other hand, in the interest of stopping the Korean conflict, with its great toil of suffering and bloodshed on both sides, and with the objective of establishing an armistice which will insure a complete cessation of hostilities and of all acts of armed force in Korea until a final peaceful settlement is achieved, do individually, collectively, and mutually agree to accept and to be bound and governed by the conditions and terms of armistice set forth in the following articles and paragraphs, which said conditions and terms are intended to be purely military in character and to pertain solely to the belligerents in Korea:

Officially... the Korean War is not over both sides have agreed not to continue fighting at this time.

Our country has decided to abide by the agreement.

Also, note that China is mentioned in the agreement. Any action against Korea also needs to consider China's reaction. I am sure the US and China have discussed what aggressive action against Korea would mean.

I hope we have the most intellegent people (on both sides) working on the 'best' possible compromise.

Answer 4

We had a door in to Iraq when the violated the Cease Fire Agreement that was in place after Desert Storm. We do not have such a thing with North Korea. HOWEVER, if they do attack us or one of our allies in some way, be rest assured that something will be done.

Answer 5

We do not want the fall out from the Chinese and the Russians for one. North Korea has nothing to offer us. They, except for the military, are a country of extreme poverty and disenfranchised people.

Our only motivation for attacking them would be to rid the world of the fifth largest military in the world.

In my opinion why we do not attack, besides ridding humanity of the freak dictator of North Korea, we would end up feeding and housing what would be left of the population.

Answer 6

I think Hussein became a lot more agressive than Kim Song-Il was, and he also was in a position where he could do- and already did- a LOT of damage... control of the oil resources, WMDs, genocide of the Kurds, etc.

So far all Kim Song-Il has done is TEST bombs... and that missile the N.K.s tried to launch a few months ago didn't even make it past the Sea of Japan.

Besides, I'm pretty sure Kim realizes that if he nudges even a toe out of line, China and the U.S. will run him over and completely obliterate him from the face of the earth. Let's face it; he stands no chance against China or U.S.

But I'm thinking we should get rid of him anyway. He's a madman; who knows what he'll do next.

*edit* I doubt that the Chinese are enthusiastic about having a maniac testing WMDs next door to them. So no, I don't think they'd side up with Kim, even if he follows their same ideology.

Answer 7

The US Navy will be boarding outbound ships to "enforce" the UN agreement (which doesn't give actually give the US such authority). This will lead to some naval action -- and the US Navy's not depleted or overextended yet! I saw Bolton on MTP yesterday, and he as much said so.

Answer 8

China could possibly join North Korea if US does attack them. That's a big issue. US is just being cautious.

It could be possible ...like someone else said above.. that they have nothing US needs or wants but that would be secondary to the China issue.

Answer 9

North Korea has a better and possibly bigger military and now they claim to have nuclear bombs thats why,America is too scared to enter lol.

Answer 10

Because the USA wants THIS secret "prize" that's in Iraq!...
http://www.strayreality.com/Lanis_Strayreality/iraq.htm