Close to Resumption of Korean War?

Korean War could resume in a matter of hours. US troops in ROK could be drawn in quickly.

Later: RT @markmackinnon ... without UN action, Seoul has to go ahead or lose credibility at home and in the region. Expect North will also keep promise to retaliate

Later: @markmackinnon: It would seem South Korea's controversial drill is now over. No North Korean response. Did Seoul just win a terrifying game of chicken?

Monday morning: NYT "North Korea Says It Will Not Retaliate After South’s Drills" http://me.lt/4C0x0


My interview with Lynn Desjardins on the English Service of Radio Canada International on Korean strategic instability broadcast on December 20 can be heard at: http://www.rcinet.ca/english/column/the-link-s-top-stories/16-28_2010-12-20-korean-tensions-ease-as-north-korea-backs-down/


This is an excellent  analysis of the situation: http://www.strategypage.com/qnd/korea/articles/20101221.aspx