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Japan to deploy forces along its coastline to guard against NORK infiltrators
From East-Asia-Intel.com, subscription req'd Japanese military planners are increasing defenses along the coast of the Sea of Japan, known as the East Sea by both North and South Korea, to guard against infiltration attempts by North Korean spies and saboteurs. The Japan Defense Agency has drafted a plan to position as many as 15,000 troops at 90 critical locations up and down the coastline, according to a report by Jiji Press. The troops will be equipped with the latest in radar and other equipment, on the alert for everything from North Korean trawlers to mini-submarines. Powered by Chicom oil or white slag The plan reflects widespread fear among Japanese that North Korea, as it slowly builds up weapons of mass destruction, notably nuclear warheads, poses an immediate threat to Japan. Japanese are particularly alarmed by North Korea's ability to build missiles capable of delivering warheads to distant targets, including any point in Japan. NORK WMD blackmail. Hmmm...we have had the same thoughts on that issue concerning Iran, but the EU chooses to ignore it. The defense agency has carefully selected locations for their proximity to previous points of North Korean infiltration as well as kidnapping incidents years ago, which victimized young Japanese, some of them still held in North Korea. Defense planners hope that special Japanese troops will be able to capture North Korean infiltrators as they clamber ashore, and then question them to find out where they came from, who was issuing the orders and what were their precise targets. "Where did you come from. Who issued the orders, and what were your precise targets, you spy!" "You'll never get me to squeal, Imperial Japanese Pig! BLAM! "Damn! That's my kneecap! I'll talk! I'll talk. It may be all lies, but I will talk! Among other sensitive areas of greatest concern to the Japanese are points near nuclear power plants including Wakasa Bay in central Japan. Nice juicy Nork actual or blackmail target. Jiji Press published its report at the same time that Asahi Shimbun reported a defense agency plan for research and development of surface-to-surface missiles that could be used against fairly close targets, such as North Korea. The Japanese aren't going to take NORK threats or blackmail lying down. Better pay attention to your little Nork dog, Chicoms. The report is likely to create controversy since a surface-to-surface missile having more than capability could be perceived as being in violation of article nine of Japan's pacifist constitution, which forbids military threats against foreign powers. My gut tells me that Nork nuke threats will change Article 9 in jig time. Japanese defense officials argue that they need better equipment, including airpower beyond the F4 phantoms now deployed, as well as sensory equipment in light of the potential threat from North Korea. I am sure all of that will come to pass. This is what happens when Kimmie and Co.'s existance is enabled. Posted by: Alaska Paul 2004-12-08 |
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