Posted on 04/26/2010 9:01:00 AM PDT by jhpigott
U.S. official: N. Korea torpedo likely sunk S. Korean warship
A North Korean torpedo attack was the most likely cause for the sinking of a South Korean warship last month, according to a U.S. military official.
The United States believes the ship was sunk by the blast of an underwater explosion, but that the explosive device itself did not come in contact with the hull of the South Korean ship, the official said. This is the same conclusion expressed by South Korean military officials.
The U.S. Navy has an investigative team assisting the South Koreans.
The U.S. official declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter and due to the fact neither South Korea or the United States has publicly discussed any potential response.
The Korea Times is reporting a Chinese developed Type EO-3G torpedo may have been the weapon used. It is said to have the homing capability to hit a ship after tracking the vessel's screws acoustically. U.S. Navy warships are equipped with sophisticated sensors and acoustic technology aimed at tracking such threats.
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one free shot rule is in effect with Obama. Stern warning and finger wagging to follow. If it gets really bad, Obama-commie might even do a special one off teleprompter seance to make the NKs back down.
Got to be careful around other commies.
Obama - what are you going to do?????
SK could always conduct a covert counter war with the NorKs.
No more foreign movies for YOU, Mr. Dear Leader! That ought to show him we mean business!/s
If it is true.....so what? This administration won’t do a dam thing about it. When we look at S.Korea, Israel and other countries, this admin will turn on them.
I’m in favor of bombing Pyongyang into the Middle Ages and reunifying Korea under the South’s democratic government. It’s always a positive when communists are eradicated.
Where’s that Captain Obvious picture?
Remember this; our enemy will thrust until he meets steel. Obama is made of weaker stuffings.
Yes; kind of a big deal potentially!
I don’t think we (U.S.) would have done this unless and until we were on the same page with SK as to a response . . . if SK does nothing in response at this point then politically speaking, SK President Lee is dead.
Possible responses IMO -
1) cutting off all aid to NK
2) indefinte suspension of 6 party talks
3) strict enforcement of PSI
4) covert military retaliation
I think a few stealth bombers over Pyongyang could sort this out pretty quick.
>> Type EO-3G torpedo
Launched from what?
Winds of war heating up?
Why are you in favor of cultural advancement for North Korea? '-}
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