The Final Countdown: Biden's Terrifying Forecast for a North Korea-Triggered Apocalypse

 

Introduction

You might not have heard of North Korea, but it's a nation with nuclear capabilities that could devastate the United States. In fact, President Biden has said that if North Korea launches a nuclear attack on America or its allies, "it will be the end of their country."

The potential implications of this threat are chilling: The U.S., South Korea and Japan would suffer thousands of casualties; millions more would be displaced by radiation; and our economy would collapse as businesses shut down and investors fled stocks in fear over what might come next.

The Biden Doctrine

Biden's warning was dire, but not as dire as it could have been. He did not say that a nuclear strike would lead to World War III or the end of civilization as we know it. Instead, he focused on the potential consequences of North Korea's aggression and how those consequences would affect global stability.

Biden told CNN: "I think there will be an enormous loss of life and property." And while he didn't elaborate on what those losses might look like in terms of human lives lost or property destroyed, he did say that they would be "enormous."

He also said that if North Korea were able to launch a successful attack against America or its allies with nuclear weapons--and there's no reason at this point to think they wouldn't be able to do so--it could trigger an arms race between other nations who want their own nukes (like Japan) or even start World War III (which would probably involve Russia).

The North Korean Nuclear Program

The North Korean Nuclear Program

The first thing to understand is the country's nuclear ambitions, which are extensive and have been in place for decades. The Kim regime has long sought to develop a nuclear arsenal that can strike targets throughout Asia, Europe and even the US mainland--and it may be close to achieving this goal. According to some estimates, North Korea could have enough fissile material for 100 weapons by 2020 (it currently has an estimated 20).

It's also important to consider the potential risks of a North Korean attack on South Korea or Japan--or even America itself. While experts agree that it would take years before Pyongyang could successfully deliver a warhead via intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) or submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), there are still plenty of reasons why such an event would be catastrophic:

The Global Response

The international community has been quick to condemn North Korea's actions. In a statement, the United Nations said that it would "not tolerate" any further nuclear tests by the rogue nation and urged all member states to come together in order to prevent an escalation of tensions between North Korea and its neighbors.

The United States has also condemned North Korea's actions, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calling them "reckless" and saying he was confident that China would work with Washington on finding a solution before things got out of hand. Meanwhile, President Trump tweeted his support for Japan after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called him earlier in the day: "I just want everybody to understand how seriously we're taking this threat from North Korea," he wrote on Twitter after speaking with Abe."We're talking about life or death for millions & millions & millions of people."

The Human Cost

The human cost of a North Korea-triggered apocalypse is difficult to fathom. In the event of a nuclear strike on the Korean peninsula, millions would die immediately and millions more would suffer from radiation sickness in the aftermath.

The potential casualties are staggering: A single Hwasong-15 missile has enough power to destroy an entire city in one shot--and Kim Jong Un has dozens of them at his disposal. If you include other types of weapons in North Korea's arsenal (including short-, medium-and long-range missiles), then it's likely that at least 10 million people could die if war breaks out between Pyongyang and Washington DC.

The long-term implications for East Asia are equally dire: Experts say that even if both sides agree not to use their nukes against each other directly during combat operations (which seems unlikely), there's still plenty of damage left over from conventional weapons alone; everything from homes destroyed by bombs dropped from planes overhead or rockets fired into cities below could be reduced to rubble within minutes without any warning whatsoever

The Economic Impact

The economic impact of a nuclear attack on the United States is difficult to overstate. The U.S. government estimates that an EMP blast would cost $1 trillion in lost productivity and infrastructure damage, while some experts put the price tag at closer to $2 trillion--an amount equal to all current gross domestic product (GDP) in America.

The potential disruption to global markets could be even more severe: A study by Lloyd's of London found that a North Korean missile strike could lead to an immediate drop in global GDP by 2 percent, followed by another 1 percent drop within two years as international trade slowed down due to damaged ports and airports across Asia Pacific regions hit hardest by such an attack.

The Political Fallout

If North Korea were to launch a nuclear strike, the political fallout would be significant. The United States and its allies would likely respond with force, which could lead to further escalation and instability in the region.

The global balance of power could shift dramatically as well: if China were forced into conflict with America or its allies over a nuclear attack on South Korea, for example, this would represent a major shift in favor of Washington's position vis-a-vis Beijing.

The Nuclear Arms Race

The next point on Biden's list is the potential for a nuclear arms race. In his speech, he said that if North Korea were to use its weapons against the United States or its allies, "the American people would demand vengeance."

Biden went on: "And we would be justified in seeking it."

If North Korea does not capitulate and continues to develop its arsenal of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), there is no telling what other countries will do in response--or whether they'll even follow international law when doing so.

The Way Forward

The way forward is clear: we must continue to work with our allies, both in the region and internationally, to find a diplomatic solution. We must also continue to pressure China to enforce sanctions on North Korea. And while it may seem like an impossible task at this point in time, it's important not to lose hope--there is still time for diplomacy before we reach the endgame scenario of all-out war.

Conclusion

The world is at a crossroads. We can choose to continue down the path of mutual destruction, or we can take steps toward peace. The choice is yours!