is there a possibility of a war between north korea and china against US and south korea??
341405
I think I'm gonna go in the yes column for this one. I don't really see China getting involved, not openly anyway. I think a conflict with NK is approaching quicker than anyone is imagining. When, not if, when we strike Iran the die will be cast. At that point we are left in a giant nightmare of our own design. The mideast in turmoil with our assets being sucked dry and Kim Jong-Il looking at his pie chart of the axis of evil. Iraq down, Iran down, time to hit the button. I'm thinkin' he's not a man to bluff. He has openly stated he will use his nukes pre-emptively against the US.
258621
I would say they would play some role.  North Korea is a major threat.  There is this romantic dream of reuniting the two countries but Kim Jong won't allow it; he'll lose power and control.  I would say there will be opportunities taken by others if they feel the world's forces are stretched a little thin.
951927
Yes, even with all of the soldiers deployed to other hot spots, we have plenty of troops here in the US that would be able to effectively defend this country against almost any invading force.  I say almost because if China ever decided to invade, we'd be screwed.
434349
The example of the current dispute between South Korea and Japan over the island of Dokdo is instructive. \n\nIn brief, the Korean claim is much stronger. The islands were seized by Japan back in the bad old days, and taken back after WWII. Koreans HATE the Japanese, and for good reason. Lately the Japanese have been stirring up trouble (starting with a textbook, kooky, huh?) over these islands, with an eye towards grabbing some fish. \n\nPolitically, the funniest thing is the North Koreans are backing the South Koreans to the hilt in the dispute.
994977
If that was the case, all hell would break lose and there would be a huge war.\n\nThat'll never ever happen.
4945
It has been talked about so if diplomatic talks dont work yes.  America would be involved diplomatically, but not by sending ground troops to the area.  Its all about the time line, currently the military is downsizing, but at the same time fighting two wars (IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN)  To take on a power like China (pop. 1.4 billion, military is 5 times the size of USA) we would need some major backing.  Not likely, in fact America is probably very afriad to go to war with such a power as China, they have Nukes.
1057795
The "good news", if there is any, is that it's unlikely that North Korea (DPRK) has the resources to produce and maintain a stockpile of this class of weapon.\n\nThe bad news is that Bush's "war on terror" and his single minded determination to impose his personal vision on the middle east has, once again, taken our eye off the ball in North Korea. At the very same time, it's created unnecessary animosity towards the US in the rest of the world, including nations that could be helping contain North Korea.\n\nAll of that said, we in the west don't usually realize that grand statements of the Kim Jong-Il regime are usually directed at a domestic Korean (North & South) audience.\n\nFor DPRK citizens, Kim Jong-Il's pronouncements are designed to remind North Koreans how fortunate they are that Kim Jong-Il is working hard to defend them from imminent attack from the US. Remember that most North Koreans think the US started the Korean War.\n\nKim Jong-Il also seems to believe that these propaganda statements show South Koreans that the DPRK is very advanced and that they (South Korea) would be better off if they were under the care of the "Dear Leader" (Kim Jong-Il).\n\nJust my 2¢, but I'm not any more worried than I was last week (which is still plenty).
1033758
North Korea is a viable and potential aggressor. Under Kim's leadership, the government remains hostile and very anti-US. Some believe it is a device to attract attention and generous support from countries to just stand-down. They issued booklets warning citizens to prepare for a US invasion so is it a bluff? With missiles capable of reaching America and every major city in China, Japan and other areas it would seem to be a major gamble to doubt them and not be prepared. I do think that the US over-reacts in some places and sees shadows that don't exist but we shan't have the luxury of Paul Revere riding about to tell us the North Koreans are coming. It is a matter of minutes before your hometown might vanish. Is that so paranoid?
690189
Honestly I think China would win. The way things have been going on with our Country, I'm not sure what's going on with us. And since Bush is killing all of our troops over in Iraq, who will fight; women and children???????????
1146624
There is a good chance that they might test it.. however today an American warship shot down a test missile.. i guess that was a warning to the North Koreans. The Americans have also said they will try and shoot down any missile fired.\n\nIt will definately not cause a war or an invasion.. as N.Korea are only testing the missile.. and it will not be aimed anywere nor will it contain any harmful materials (nuclear, explosive, biological).\n\nIn the long run there could be a war, but not for a good few years.. when North Korea reach a stage where they have nuclear long range missiles the Americans/Japanese might have to do something about it!
124815
i think the chinese are a very secretive nation and there levels of technology are kept secret certainly there military technology. i think it would be a tight battle i wouldnt like to choose i just hope to god that no one ever finds out the outcome for it would be one bloody battle.
977737
they are still fighting us from the Korean war.  There was never an official end and actually is still going on.
1149066
I have been living in South Korea now for about 3 years and it is strange because North Korea seems only a threat to the United States. At the moment North Koreans (buk-han, in Korean) are suffer from a lack of food and I believe a low birth rate. It is also common practice within Korean culture for the men to postulate themselves and act tougher than they really are. \n\nI think that if we talk more and have a lot more of the bi-lateral talk with China, and Japan as well as massage the ego the Dear Leader I am sure that nothing much will happen. \n\nCharging in like what happened in Iraq, will only breed more war. The Korean issue is one that take some time and it will be diplomacy that wins in the end.
54960
Bush has said the US will defend Taiwan.  The problem is, there are so many Chinese in mainland China ... they would overwhelm us in a conventional war.
129651
Another war - If the U.S. attachs Iran, it's likely China and Russia will side with Iran.  That could get us nuked.
1123442
North Korea hates the United States since the end of WWII, not because of Bush. North Korea was supported by the then Soviet Union and the South by the United. So the hate goes back to the Communist-Democracy tensions. \nI do not believe that North Korea will start WWIII because it does not have the capability of executing it. If it launches a missle, that means North Korea will have to face the militaries of the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Given that, they'd pay dearly if they launched a missile.
661290
Immediately before the Korean War, there was only one country on the Korean Peninsula, yes.  At other times it was divided into three native kingdoms, and it's been invaded and colonized by Japan, China, and Mongolia at various periods.