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Understanding North Korea
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Understanding North Korea

North Korea’s guiding philosophical tenets have been its militarism and independence. Political loyalty has long been a prerequisite for advancement within the regime, and Kim has ruled with the support of the WPK, the government, the military, and the security services. The use of punitive measures against Pyongyang appears to have strengthened Kim’s resolve to […]

Washington Declaration – Adding the ‘Nuclear’ dimension to the South Korean and USA relationship
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Washington Declaration – Adding the ‘Nuclear’ dimension to the South Korean and USA relationship

The Washington Declaration is an indicator of a robust partnership between Seoul and Washington, but it does not go far enough to tackle the ongoing downward spiral in relations with North Korea. The Declaration in Washington rightly notes that South Korea is backed by an American full range of capabilities, including nuclear. The Washington Declaration […]

Nuclear War Threats by Russia, China, Pakistan and North Korea – Empty Rhetoric or Cause for Alarm?
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Nuclear War Threats by Russia, China, Pakistan and North Korea – Empty Rhetoric or Cause for Alarm?

“A nuclear war can never be won and must never be fought” President Ronald Reagan Nuclear warfare, also known as atomic warfare and thermonuclear warfare, is a military conflict or political strategy that deploys nuclear weaponry. Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction. In contrast to conventional warfare, nuclear warfare can produce destruction in a […]

Kim Jong Un’s decade of rule: Nuclear Ambitions, Consolidation of Power & Failed Diplomacy
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Kim Jong Un’s decade of rule: Nuclear Ambitions, Consolidation of Power & Failed Diplomacy

December 17 marks 10 years since Kim Jong Un, the third generation of his family to rule North Korea, took power after his father’s sudden heart attack. Initially considered inexperienced, Kim quickly showed his ruthless willingness to consolidate his power to rule over the East Asia country. He consolidated his position as the country’s leader […]

North Korea continues to expand nuclear and ballistic missile programme, says report
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North Korea continues to expand nuclear and ballistic missile programme, says report

A panel of experts monitoring sanctions on North Korea sent a report to the UN Security Council. The report submitted on 4 October outlined that Pyongyang continued improving its nuclear and ballistic missile programme despite the country’s economic deterioration. The report said that North Korea used cyberattacks to fund its programme and sought material and […]