Northern Diversions

This is interesting.

"Both of South Korea’s airlines, Korean Air and Asiana, have diverted flights from the east after a statement on North Korea’s official media which implied a threat of attack against civilian aviation"

Of course, the North Korean regime could hardly be accused of being the most rational of actors, however it takes certain gumption to threaten civilian airliners. However, I'm guessing that South Korea is not really the target of these threats.

"The US-South Korean exercises, code named Key Resolve and Foal Eagle, will begin on Monday and last for eleven days. ... this year they take place at a time of increasing tension over the North’s preparations for firing a long range rocket, which could potentially strike targets in the far western United States. "

I thought all this kind of tension would just...disappear...with the election of The One. Oh well, I guess the more things change, blah blah blah