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scarypatato11 t1_ixtloxs wrote

Japan has no offensive military. They themselves voted to never have one again. But it the current political climate of the world I wouldn't hold it against them for breaking that vow.

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Healthydreams t1_ixtoobo wrote

Japan has a navy that is better outfitted than Chinas, and a well equipped defense force. They don’t have an “offensive military” per se, but they’re not exactly helpless as it stands.

The big elephant in the room is the treaty they have with the US. Attacking Japan means direct conflict with America, which is… not something that is conducive to staying alive.

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Few_Advisor3536 t1_ixtowrz wrote

Wait a minute. So if one of kims rockets hits japan then its korean war round 2?

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Healthydreams t1_ixtp6sw wrote

Since the Korean War was a war between North and South Korea, and this hypothetical situation was about a missile hitting Japan, I’m going to assume no.

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uburoy t1_ixxc3ij wrote

Others have pointed out the Korean War had not technically ended. If North Korea did attack Japan, depending on the United Nations declaration that led to combat, the war may simply continue due to a violation of the armistice.

In this case, America would be vulnerable as an existing combatant. At the same time, America could strike as an existing combatant.

Are we really this close to a hot war? Anyone know better?

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skybluerazer t1_ixtzivl wrote

Technically, the Korean war is still ongoing. Both North Korea and South Korea only signed an armistice, a temporary ceasefire agreement and not an official peace treaty to end hostilities.

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KP_Wrath t1_ixu849x wrote

It’s an ultimatum to China to resolve North Korea (the Kims specifically) in a way satisfactory to the US or B-2s start making NK military installations disappear.

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HondaS2000AP1 t1_ixuuxv7 wrote

>Japan has no offensive military. They themselves voted to never have one again.

This is bullshit. The term self defense force is misleading. Go check up their military prowess. No such things as 'offensive military'. They are only doctrined by the US post WWII that they are not allowed to deliver the first strike.

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