Nice Doggie

According to the news wires, North Korea has successfully conducted its first nuclear weapons test. In response, the entire South Korean population simultaneously shit their pants. Most of the people I have spoken with here in Beijing seem somewhat dismissive about the issue. That may be due to the fact that North Korea is not a direct threat to China. The nuclear test is not the top news story here. The Chinese news seems more interested in the visiting Japanese Prime Minister. Most of what I know about the situation has come from online sources. This test will most likely make my entry into Japan more difficult. Security will be much tighter getting into Japan. The island nation will be on high alert as the world decides how to "diplomatically" respond to the issue.

"Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers