Tensions are still high on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea’s attack on Yeonpyeong Island this past Tuesday. This coming Sunday South Korea and their US ally will exercise a planned military drill near the disputed sea border of North Korea. The US is sending one of their aircraft carriers to partake in this drill and the North has warned that they will retaliate if provoked.
This has been headline news since Tuesday and has the world on the edge of their seats. The possibility of war is there though most think it’s highly unlikely as there’s just too much to be lost. The struggle for power will always remain a global reality; let’s just hope leaders remain cool to prevent a violent eruption.
The drama’s surrounding the incident and run-up to Sunday’s drill is also an extensive topic amongst us foreign English teachers here on the front-line.
Thursday was American Thanks Giving day and we all celebrated at Derek and Beth’s apartment. The situation on the peninsula seems tense when watching international news and reading reports, but on the ground things are calm. A great meal and awesome company made for an enjoyable night as the conspiracies and opinions made their rounds.
Sunday will be a very important day and we’ll have to wait and see what the outcome might be. People remain positive and so do I that some form of non-violent resolution will be found, though the North’s proven unpredictability might hinder this process. Let’s hope everything remains calm as we enter this winter.
