The correct answer is no, we're not on the brink of war with North Korea. It is more saber rattling from the nutcase father and son duo that are apparently jointly running that insane asylum. But their provocations are making war more likely if any other demonstrations by North Korea are forthcoming:South Korea appears to be preparing for the possibility of more acts of aggression, with government officials announcing that they would change their rules of engagement. Previously, those had been designed to stop a conflict from escalating, but they are being altered to make it easier for South Korean forces to respond to any further "provocations," reports The Chosunilbo. "This type of provocation [by North Korea] can happen again at any time. We must strengthen our alert, especially in the West Sea area," the article quoted President Lee Myung-bak as stating. "Vulnerable areas like the five West Sea islands must be thoroughly prepared with the latest equipment...(Read Full Post)