Tension between North and South Korea is rapidly reaching flashpoint.

Seoul to redefine NK as main enemy
N. Korean leader orders military to prepare for warBy Na Jeong-juStaff reporterPresident Lee Myung-bak indicated Tuesday that South Korea will re-designate North Korea as the "main enemy" in its defense white paper, a concept it dropped six years ago amid a push for inter-Korean reconciliation."For the past decade, we have lived without the concept of a main enemy. We have focused on potential threats outside the Korean Peninsula, but ignored the direct threats from North Korea," Lee said at a meeting with his security advisors at Cheong Wa Dae.Lee's remarks came after reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong-il had ordered his military to prepare for a possible full-scale war on the peninsula.The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has begun working-level discussions to revive the notion of a main enemy, according to presidential spokeswoman Kim Eun-hye.In an article posted on its website, the North Korea Intellectuals Solidarity, a Seoul-based anti-Pyongyang organization, said the North's military has strengthened combat readiness on direct orders from Kim after Seoul blamed the reclusive state last Thursday for a torpedo attack on the warship Cheonan in March."North Korea is holding massive rallies around the country to denounce South Korea and the United States," the article said. "All participants, even civilians, must wear military uniforms."It said the North boosted surveillance at its borders with China and South Korea, noting that it acquired the information from its stringers operating there.A South Korean military spokesman doubted the authenticity of the report, but said North Korea could resort to extreme military options.The allegations came amid the growing possibility of armed conflict between the two Koreas.In an address to the nation Monday, President Lee vowed a stern military response to any further provocative acts by North Korea and demanded an apology for the torpedo attack and punishment of those responsible.South Korea shut all sea lanes to North Korean ships and suspended inter-Korean trade and exchange programs.Seoul said the 1,200-ton frigate Cheonan sank after being attacked by a North Korean submarine in South Korean waters. However, the North has denied its involvement in the sinking.

North and South, the two countries are on the brink of war, but it still hasn't hit me yet...Why did North korea attack Cheonanham? Their behavior was absolutely disgraceful. Meanwhile, the two countries have maintained friendly relationship each other. Of course, South Korea helped them a lot one sidely. What an ingrate! How could they do this to ethnic group race, South Korea? I agree that we called North Korea goverment to book for this attranction. But on the other hand, If war breaks out, there may be so many loses on the Korean peninsula....I'm not sure what is appropriate solution.