Tensions on the peninsula seem to still be mounting as the planned military exercise by South Korea and their US ally took place today, while North Korea has placed surface-to-surface missiles in place on launch pads in the yellow sea. China is getting more involved, calling for calm, but is still not condemning the North’s actions this past Tuesday. A lot seems to be going on at the moment as parties involved express their concerns.
It’s been a calm weekend for all of us here on Ganghwa Island and today we rounded off a relaxed (minimal-drinking) weekend with a game of American Football and a braai (BBQ). The temperature is starting to drop and this weekend saw the first scattered snowfall for the season in Ganghwa.
This coming week will be an important week - politically, as the uncertainty regarding the tensions on the front-line might increase. Strong leadership from all parties involved, including China, will be needed to address this issue more strictly.
For now I’ll try to bear the cold as I commute to my island off the west coast of South Korea. I don’t think that there is much need to be worried, for tomorrow will be just another school day on the outskirts of South Korea – or so we all hope.
