re: NKorea Conflict Imminent?

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NK is stronger than SK and Japan combined?

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NK has sheer numbers of troops on their side. SK buys American jets and arms, so they'd have the advantage on technology. Problem would be whether SK would be capable of repelling a massive NK invasion force before they reached Seoul, which is only 30-35 miles from the border with NK.

Japan's military was gutted post-WW2. Their military is almost entirely defensive in nature now, so they'd be pretty limited in being able to retaliate against any NK strike on them without US intervening. Though I believe that the US is obligated by treaty to come to Japan's defense if they're attacked.