Evidence overwhelmingly proves a North Korea torpedoed and sank a South Korean warship in March, killing 46 sailors. The Ssouth Korean President, Lee Myung-Bak vowed"stern action" for the missile attack and called an emergency security meeting for Friday."We will take resolute countermeasures against North Korea and make them admit its wrong doings through strong international co-operation," Lee told Australian Prime minister Kevin Rudd. The White Hhouse called the sinking an act of aggression that constitutes a challenge to international peace and security. Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, Lawrence Cannon, has stated that "evidence points conclusively to a North Korean torpedo having been responsible" and continues to say that "there is no other plausible explanation". Lawrence had also told the press that Canada is in full support of South Korea, as it is our ally and friend. However, North Korea warned that it will wage "all out war" if they are punished for the sinking of the warship. The North Korean Central News Agency quoted a spokesman from the National Defence Commission as rejecting the findings as a "fabrication".I agree with both the White House and South Korea. I believe that North Korea is responsible for this attack. There was no apparent reason for the attack, however North Korea just wanted to show power and seek revenge towards South Korea. The feud between North and South Korea has been going on for years, and even though there has not been much in terms of actual attacks between the two countries, it does not mean they are still not feuding. One of the reasons that causes me to blame North Korea for this attack, is because of there previous violent history. I would advise the president of South Korea not to engage in attacks against North Korea. I think this is what North Korea wants as they do not want to start the war as it would look bad on their country. If South Korea where to engage in attacks then this would give a reason for North Korea to attack back. Also, North Korea has the advantage if they were to engage in war, because they have the latest technology in military equipment. In conclusion, I believe North Korea is to blame for the torpedo attack, but I would not advise South Korea to engage in war.
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