In simple terms, Koreans were slaves to the Japanese in the decades
preceding the second world war. Though Kim Jong-Eun had a Japanese
chef – and welcomed him back even after he left Korea
for Japan – most North Koreans have never seen a Japanese person
and often use the word “wicked” to describe their former slave
masters.
The thing that Kim needs most is: an attack from Japan. In accordance
with its status as a US vassal state, the Japanese have asked
American forces for permission in shooting down North Korea's rocket.
I don't see either side backing down, so it is possible that Japan may shoot down the North's rocket, thus igniting a mass of hate behind
Kim Jong-Eun. This is not a conflict that can be measured in military
prowess, but rather in racial hatred and history.
Make no mistake about it: North Korea is a religious cult willing to
train suicide bombers. From 2003-2010, there were but a mere 1,003
suicide bombings in Iraq. How many suicide bombers does the North
have? They have been studying Al-Qaeda's tactics and are far more
numerous and capable. An enemy that is willing to die cannot be
defeated, and religions cannot be destroyed by force; they are very
often made stronger in the face of outside pressure.
The next few hours will determine if the United States is
willing to stomach another prolonged guerrilla war against a
religiously-blinded adversary in a far-off land.
