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At what point would you definitely leave?
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What would be the final straw?
When the won falls significantly further
15%
 15%  [ 5 ]
When radiation is detected in SK
21%
 21%  [ 7 ]
When the rhetoric gets serious
9%
 9%  [ 3 ]
When Troops start massing at the border
53%
 53%  [ 17 ]
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Julius



Joined: 27 Jul 2006

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:33 pm    Post subject: At what point would you definitely leave? Reply with quote

So what would it take for you to pack up and head for the airport?

I just mentioned to my coteacher I was thinking of leaving tomorrow.

She is totally unfazed and said "maybe we'll all die".


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ddeubel



Joined: 20 Jul 2005

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When I see the whites of their eyes.

DD
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ChuckECheese



Joined: 20 Jul 2006

PostPosted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:35 pm    Post subject: Re: At what point would you definitely leave? Reply with quote

Julius wrote:
So what would it take for you to pack up and head for the airport?

I just mentioned to my coteacher I was thinking of leaving tomorrow.

She is totally unfazed and said "maybe we'll all die".


If and when my embassy(US) announces that it's good time to leave.
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Moldy Rutabaga



Joined: 01 Jul 2003
Location: Ansan, Korea

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 12:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am at more risk when I step into a vehicle. I'm leaving anyway for unrelated reasons in January, but I think we need to put this all into perspective. Testing the bomb is a provocative act, but it is not a declaration of war-- yet.

Ken:>
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Junior



Joined: 18 Nov 2005
Location: the eye

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Moldy Rutabaga wrote:
I am at more risk when I step into a vehicle. I'm leaving anyway for unrelated reasons in January, but I think we need to put this all into perspective. Testing the bomb is a provocative act, but it is not a declaration of war-- yet.

Ken:>


Thats true, but I think war will, must happen round about now, before NK demonstrates a clear ability to actually deliver its nuke.

I think its highly unlikely China or Japan will sit around and wait for NK to develop its programme further. SK & the US have less reason to get involved I think.

Now is the window. If they wait too much longer Nk will be able to threaten and dictate to them with ease.

I'd rather China intervened than the US on this.
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Kimchi Cowboy



Joined: 17 Sep 2006

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll wait and see what Bush does next. (As of now, it's 11 hours and counting, and he's been completely incommunicado - which may be a good thing, really...)

When I hear that a US task force/carrier group is being prepped, I'm heading to the airport. Until then, it's Starbucks by day and whiskey by night to get me by.




Yee-HAW!
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SeoulFinn



Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Location: 1h from Seoul

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll leave the moment my visa is about to expire and not a day before that, no matter what. Hope I don't have to break my word! ^^
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itaewonguy



Joined: 25 Mar 2003

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

SeoulFinn wrote:
I'll leave the moment my visa is about to expire and not a day before that, no matter what. Hope I don't have to break my word! ^^


hahaha yeah right tough guy!!
mate soon as the ships start coming over and the US is planing a strike you will be running like the wind!!!
stay until my visa expires hhahahaha
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W.T.Carl



Joined: 16 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You shouldn't start to worry until the US starts evacuating it's military dependents. If and when you see that happen GET OUT. You may want to stockpile a few days worth of food and water in addition to a good bit of cash. I would have a bag packed- just in case.
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jinglejangle



Joined: 19 Feb 2005
Location: Far far far away.

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the US says get out, you should do so.
In the event that things start blowing up in Seoul, get out.

I would have a bag packed on general principles, but I don't think there's too much to worry about.

Except the Maddog of the DMZ.


Yeah, I mean Dubya.

OK, run like hell.

Seriously I have no idea what will happen, but I would take some basic precautions like packing a bag with basic travel necessities, including a bit of lightweight perservable food, and spend some time playing what would I do IF, for various scenarios.

Other than that I'd go on about my life.
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Yo!Chingo



Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: Seoul Korea

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm already packing up a get the hell out of town bag as I read this. If I even snif the stench of a north Korean invasion I and my husband are gettin' the heck outta here. Fock the $$$!!!
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rutan668



Joined: 03 May 2006
Location: Incheon Korea

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 11:18 pm    Post subject: When to leave? Reply with quote

When they drop the bomb

But more to the point - how are they going to get people to come to Seoul / Incheon now?
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Wangja



Joined: 17 May 2004
Location: Seoul, Yongsan

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 11:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When currency controls are re-introduced.
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Boodleheimer



Joined: 10 Mar 2006
Location: working undercover for the Man

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 11:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

would now be a good time to buy a car?
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Atassi



Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Location: 평택

PostPosted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 11:41 pm    Post subject: Re: At what point would you definitely leave? Reply with quote

Julius wrote:
So what would it take for you to pack up and head for the airport?

I just mentioned to my coteacher I was thinking of leaving tomorrow.

She is totally unfazed and said "maybe we'll all die".


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When Troops start massing at the border

?? This is not the 19th century. Air power, rockets, missiles, and mortars will fight. The troops on either side of the border unfortunately won't stand a chance if something did happen.

I don't wanna talk about the chance of this happening, but your poll doesn't accurately reflect the situation. I think most of us are waiting to see what the rhetoric from both sides will be like from now on. Hope for the best.
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