Kim Jong-un backs down

[Independent voter]

Kim did say though

“If the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions on the Korean Peninsula and in its vicinity, testing the self-restraint of the DPRK, the [North] will make an important decision as it already declared,”

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said that such a strike would be a “most delightful historic moment” that would “wring the windpipes of the Yankees and point daggers at their necks.”




http://www.ejinsight.com/20170815-no...o-attack-guam/

North Korea backs off threat to attack Guam

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has decided not to launch a threatened missile attack on Guam, Pyongyang’s state media reported on Tuesday, but warned that he could change his mind “if the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions”, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The report, published early Tuesday, could help dial back tensions that had spiraled last week following an exchange of threats between North Korea and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump warned Pyongyang last week that the US military was “locked and loaded” and could engulf the North in “fire and fury,” while North Korea, through its state media, had threatened to fire four missiles in a bid to surround the U.S. territory of Guam in “enveloping fire.”

North Korean state media said in its report Tuesday that Kim had made his decision not to fire on Guam after visiting a military command post and examining a military plan presented to him by his senior officers.

While Kim said he had decided not to launch the attack on Guam yet, he advised the US “to take into full account” whether the current standoff was to its benefit. He also said it was incumbent on the US to “stop at once arrogant provocations against the DPRK and unilateral demands and not provoke it any longer,” using an abbreviation for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the formal name for North Korea.

“If the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions on the Korean Peninsula and in its vicinity, testing the self-restraint of the DPRK, the [North] will make an important decision as it already declared,” the report quoted Kim as saying.

Kim added that the planned launch could still be carried out at any moment, and said that such a strike would be a “most delightful historic moment” that would “wring the windpipes of the Yankees and point daggers at their necks.”

[BuckSparkles]

Trump and Mattis basically telling them we would erase them from the planet had an effect, it seems.

About time somebody stood up to NK instead of cowering in fear and appeasement.

[TheFirstOnes]

Good. At least he knows when to back down.

[ItachiZaku]

Tanaka is Japanese, so he should settle the fuck down.

[SLSAMG]

Water is wet.

[Mittens]

4 D C H E S S

10char

[Deleted]

So, the typical saber rattling that happens for the past 60 years? Meh.

[Deleted]

That's not backing down, that's just repeating the thinly veiled threat.

What do the often used square brackets mean anyway?

[Suggs]

just end it already....
the world has seen enough of that fucking stupid haircut.

[Dezerte]

Kim is trying to talk down Trump.

[Deleted]

just end it already....
the world has seen enough of that fucking stupid haircut.

His haircut is miles better than Trump's.

[Enthusiastic Steward]

About time somebody stood up to NK instead of cowering in fear and appeasement.

Who has been appeasing North Korean demands?

[TheFirstOnes]

Kim is trying to talk down Trump.

He does that, then Ima talk down his weight scale.

[BuckSparkles]

Who has been appeasing North Korean demands?

The last few presidents. Either appeasement or straight up not paying them any attention and letting them create weapons.

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An effect? You mean doing the same exact thing that we've been doing for decades?

I love how people will just completely forget history when their party's narrative demands it.

And tell me when Obama or Bush threatened to eradicate NK if they try anything?

[Dug]

The last few presidents. Either appeasement or straight up not paying them any attention and letting them create weapons.

That is going to continue with or without harsh words though. Only action is going to stop that and being the aggressors in this situation would end up badly for us.

[Deleted]

So usual threats exchange and nothing will happen. Just like anything else in last 60 years. Not news worthy.

What do the often used square brackets mean anyway?

It is used to add words that are implied that person quoted didn't actually say. Usually its needed for translation to make sense.

[Sky High]

wow, it's almost like they have some semblance of self preservation and just having a giggle poking the orange bear every now and then.

and it just dawned on me reading some of the NK statements how utterly absurd they are. but of course Donny can't help but puff his chest out and act like he's the one calling the shots, it's adorable.

[GennGreymane]

Dont worry we will hear from him again next month

Now to focus on regime change in Venezuela because of course.

[ParanoiD84]

Of course he does they have no chance.

[Deleted]

Now to focus on regime change in Venezuela because of course.

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/08/13/po...use/index.html

Venezuela delivers.