North Korea sinks S. Korean Warship. oh f*ck

[Soyut]

Links:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20100326/twl-korean-sailors-killed-in-suspected-t-41f21e0.html

http://gawker.com/5502816/south-korean-ship-sinking-after-suspected-north-korean-attack

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2909188/N-Korea-launch-torpedo-attack.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=News

I live in Seoul, so I have just one question for you, NSG. Should I pack my bags and head for the American Embassy?

[New Kereptica]

Yes.

[The Congregationists]

Yikes!

[Neo-Sudan]

Maybe you should help defend South Kor-oh who am I kidding, get out while you're still able!

[The Archregimancy]

Here's the same story confirmed by the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8589507.stm

It also seems as if this isn't the first time:

2009: One North Korean sailor killed in a naval battle
2002: Four South Korean sailors and an estimated 30 North Koreans killed in a naval battle
1999: At least 17 North Korean sailors believed killed in naval fire fight
1998: South Korea captures a North Korean mini-submarine in its waters
1996: A North Korean submarine runs aground in South Korean waters

So while not wanting to downplay the seriousness of the present incident, since none of the above resulted in the nuclear annihilation of South (or North) Korea, I don't think there's any need for you to head to the embassy just yet.

[Panzerjaeger]

We were overdue for a World War.

[Iron Chariots]

Now now, it hasn't been confirmed that it was a North Korean attack yet.

There is a high probability that it is, but we should be honest about this sort of thing.

That out of the way... shit. This could be bad. Even on the off chance that it wasn't North Korea, it's likely to further strain relations.

[Farnhamia]

Here's the same story confirmed by the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8589507.stm

It also seems as if this isn't the first time:

2009: One North Korean sailor killed in a naval battle
2002: Four South Korean sailors and an estimated 30 North Koreans killed in a naval battle
1999: At least 17 North Korean sailors believed killed in naval fire fight
1998: South Korea captures a North Korean mini-submarine in its waters
1996: A North Korean submarine runs aground in South Korean waters

So while not wanting to downplay the seriousness of the present incident, since none of the above resulted in the nuclear annihilation of South (or North) Korea, I don't think there's any need for you to head to the embassy just yet.

And I doubt the Embassy would afford much protection in the event of an exchange of nuclear weapons, anyway.

The NY Times quotes South Korean sources as being very cautious in saying what caused the rupture to the ship's hull.Well have to wait on further developments.

[North Suran]

We were overdue for a World War.

If it was one instigated by North Korea, I think we know where all the missiles would be aiming.

[Panzerjaeger]

Here's the same story confirmed by the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8589507.stm

It also seems as if this isn't the first time:

2009: One North Korean sailor killed in a naval battle
2002: Four South Korean sailors and an estimated 30 North Koreans killed in a naval battle
1999: At least 17 North Korean sailors believed killed in naval fire fight
1998: South Korea captures a North Korean mini-submarine in its waters
1996: A North Korean submarine runs aground in South Korean waters

So while not wanting to downplay the seriousness of the present incident, since none of the above resulted in the nuclear annihilation of South (or North) Korea, I don't think there's any need for you to head to the embassy just yet.

The South Korean vessel fired at a flock of birds? LOLWUT? Is anyone even buying this bullshit story from the RoK? How do you confuse a flock of birds with...a torpedo attack? I don't even...

[The Rice Islands]

Yes.

To heading to the Embassy. May want to pack light for time constraints.

[Zephie]

YESS!!! I've been waiting to see DPRK and ROK duke it out for a long time. This is going to be fun! Get the popcorn, and please don't draft me.

[Fulma]

If it North Korea run for the nearst american embassy, trust me if north korea want war america will be all to glad to give it, so get to an AMERICAN embassy.

[Soyut]

Here's the same story confirmed by the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8589507.stm

It also seems as if this isn't the first time:

2009: One North Korean sailor killed in a naval battle
2002: Four South Korean sailors and an estimated 30 North Koreans killed in a naval battle
1999: At least 17 North Korean sailors believed killed in naval fire fight
1998: South Korea captures a North Korean mini-submarine in its waters
1996: A North Korean submarine runs aground in South Korean waters

So while not wanting to downplay the seriousness of the present incident, since none of the above resulted in the nuclear annihilation of South (or North) Korea, I don't think there's any need for you to head to the embassy just yet.

Its true, this kind of shit happens all the time. Not quite this dramatic usually.

[Panzerjaeger]

Here's the same story confirmed by the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8589507.stm

It also seems as if this isn't the first time:

2009: One North Korean sailor killed in a naval battle
2002: Four South Korean sailors and an estimated 30 North Koreans killed in a naval battle
1999: At least 17 North Korean sailors believed killed in naval fire fight
1998: South Korea captures a North Korean mini-submarine in its waters
1996: A North Korean submarine runs aground in South Korean waters

So while not wanting to downplay the seriousness of the present incident, since none of the above resulted in the nuclear annihilation of South (or North) Korea, I don't think there's any need for you to head to the embassy just yet.

Its true, this kind of shit happens all the time. Not quite this dramatic usually.

Yes but I imagine 2nd ID just got a wake up call from the Pentagon just barely though.

[Buffett and Colbert]

What would the point of running to the embassy be?

[Blitzkrenia]

Hmmm... Korean new sites appear to be much more reserved about this.I'm still packing my bags, just in case.
Right now, it's only a "possible NK attack", but they are going into alert mode.

[Panzerjaeger]

What would the point of running to the embassy be?

US Embassies have withdrawal plans coordinated with MEUs on standby in their areas.

[Daistallia 2104]

My Kim Chee neighors say no worries..

[North Suran]

What would the point of running to the embassy be?

They pack anti-nuke shields made from pure Unobtanium.

[Soyut]

What would the point of running to the embassy be?

Perhaps my fellow Americans could help me get out of the country if war is declared? Wishful thinking?

[Vectrova]

What would the point of running to the embassy be?

Perceived protection.

Nevermind that an insane dictator won't care who they provoke if it means bringing down their hated enemy with them.

[Panzerjaeger]

What would the point of running to the embassy be?

Perhaps my fellow Americans could help me get out of the country if war is declared? Wishful thinking?

Likelihood is US Embassy staff and all Americans who got there in time will be evacuated by the nearest Carrier Task Force that is the typical MO for shit like this. Especially since Seoul is within the range of DPRK Artillery batteries.

[F1-Insanity]

If NK really attacked SK then NK could well become a prime candidate for the 21st century Darwin award.

[Risottia]

The incident took place near a disputed Yellow Sea maritime border off the west coast of the peninsula that has been the scene of two deadly naval battle between North and South Korea in the past decade.

In the past decades there haven't been two wars between NK and SK, right? NK nukes on one side, US nukes on the other side, plus Russia and China at the border... not even Clint Eastwood would play the game.