Tuesday, April 27, 2010

How A N.Korean Torpedo Could Have Sunk Cheonan



How N.Korean Heavy Torpedo Could Have Sunk Cheonan -- The Chosun Ilbo

Defense Minister Kim Tae-young's comments on Sunday that a bubble jet caused by a heavy torpedo was the most likely cause of the blast that sank the Navy corvette Cheonan have put North Korean heavy torpedoes on the top of the list of suspects.

It is difficult to imagine a country other than North Korea launching a torpedo attack against a South Korean warship, and the extent of damage the Cheonan suffered has made a heavy torpedo the probable cause. Military experts believe North Korea has four types of heavy torpedoes: Yu-3G, ET-80A, TYPE 53-59, and the TYPE 53-56.

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More News On The Sinking of The Cheonan

Why Does South Korea Think That North Korea Sank Their Ship? -- Live Science
U.S. official: N. Korea torpedo likely sunk S. Korean warship -- CNN
'Close-up blast' sank Korea ship -- BBC
James Bond theories arise in Korean ship sinking -- L.A. Times
General's promotion linked to warship sinking -- Sydney Morning Herald
China Must Understand the Effects of Cheonan Sinking -- Chosun Ilbo
South Korea plays pretend on North Korean submarine attack -- Matt Gurney, National Post

My Comment:
If a North Korean General's promotion was linked to the warship sinking, one will have to wonder what other North Korean General's may do to get the same recognition. This may open a Pandoras box that is best left closed.

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