To commemorate the 100th birthday of the birth of North Korea's founder, North Korea has recently announced intentions to launch a long range missile attached to a satellite into space. While the launch in and of itself is not a direct threat, it does increase tension within the United Nations.
President Obama has asked President Hu Jintao to use their influence in Korea to stop the missile launch. President Obama has also been in contact with Russian leaders to discuss the issue. There is no news yet as to whether President Hu will actually follow through with President Obama's request.
I think it is quite unnerving for countries to have missiles orbiting the earth ready to launch at any moment. While I do not feel directly threatened by the North Korean plan, I think it is noteworthy that Obama has solicited China's help.
Amy Collyer
I think this is typical of North Korea. They are probably just trying to get attention and to prove that they can do whatever they want. I think its good that Obama is taking action but I feel like the UN should be doing more to monitor this.
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