Despite the recent breakthrough in direct talks between North and South Korea, the possibility of a military conflict Korean Peninsula is closer than ever, says the former top US general.
Speaking to BBC on Wednesday, Admiral Mike Mullen said the recent agreements between Seoul and Pyongyang for the upcoming Winter Olympics were just a “baby step” and he was “increasingly concerned” about the possibility of a military conflict in the region.
South Korea’s unification ministry said Wednesday that athletes from the two Koreas were going to march under a “unified flag” at the games, which were due to be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, next month.
“I don’t think there is any question that we are,” the former top commander said if the world was closer to witness a war involving North Korea.
“I think you have see that in the increased readiness levels that both the United States has and our allies are working on as well,” he…