It is clear that the United States is in a very difficult situation regarding the conflict of Korea. With American involvement, as well as that of the United Nations, the importance of protecting South Korea is has come down to a decision to either invade North Korea or to maintain the U.S position at the 38th parallel. Many people are for the invasion, but at this time the president should be advised to not proceed with an invasion of North Korea. For it could start a third world war, it goes against the principles of containment and would destroy the possibilities of peace.
The U.S has already fought in two world wars and the possibility of a third is inconceivable. With an invasion of North Korea this third world war could come to fruition. Already North Korea's ally, China, has made statements such as, "The Chinese people cannot stand idly by with regard to such a serious situation" (Radio Peking, October.1950). China is clearly affirming its position with the point that if the U.N and the U.S tries to liberate the North, the Chinese will act. On top of this, the U.N has also suggested its concern in saying that, "It would not be in our national interest, however to take action in Korea which would involve substantial risk of general war" (National Security Council, Sept. 1950). The U.N's security council is claiming that it would not be the correct decision for the U.S or the U.N to intervene into the North if general war was a possible. With the statement made by the Chinese and their willingness to engage with the U.S, which could lead to a "General war." It is in the best interest of the nation and the President to prevent a World War from occurring by not invading the North. .
As Well as attempting to prevent war it has been the strategy of the U.S since the beginning of Communism to contain Communism and not necessarily abolish it. A Memorandum from George Kennan states, "It is not essential to us to see an anti-Soviet Korean regime extended to all of Korea for all time" (George Kennan, Aug.