In recent days, North Korea has been issuing threats of war to neighbouring South Korea and the United States. There has been an increase in tensions as well as the decision to close off the Kaesong Industrial Park to South Korean workers.
Wikinews interviewed Dr. Robert Kelly of Pusan National University (PNU) in South Korea, who specialises in security and diplomacy, about the recent threats; and Scott Snyder, a North Korean specialist from the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in the United States.
((Wikinews))  What is your job role? 
((WN))  North Korea has issued many threats to South Korea, how likely do you think it is that they will carry out these threats?
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((WN))  How do people in South Korea feel about North Korea's nuclear weapon's programme?
((WN))  Are South Korean citizens carrying on their day to day lives as normal?
((WN))  Is North Korea becoming further isolated in the world?
((WN))   Is the South Korean military well-prepared to deal with any conflicts with the North Korean military?
((WN))  Is the closure of Kaesong by North Korea, evidence of further escalating tensions between the two nations?
((WN))  North Korea has moved one of its missiles that carries a large range missile to its East Coast, is this a serious move?
((WN))  There's a lot of talk about Kim Jong-un being an inexperienced leader — do you think he knows where the 'brink' lies?
((WN))  All of these threats, do you think they are just a way of getting more economic aid from the United Nations?

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North Korea's rising tensions: Wikinews interviews Scott Snyder and Dr Robert Kelly