[학위논문] 북한 핵 위협수준 분석과 맞춤형 재래식·핵통합(CNI) 억제방안

...the nuclear posture is declaratively asymmetric retaliation, it maintains a hybrid nuclear posture that combines strategically ambiguous assured retaliation and asymmetric retaliation posture. Currently, North Korea's Nuclear threat level is 'medium', both in terms of capabilities and intentions considering quantitative analysis based on the number of nuclear warheads and nuclear posture and various...

[학위논문] 김정은 시기의 핵전략 변화 연구 -대외환경과 김정은의 선택-

...strategy of being a ‘de facto nuclear state’. To this end, the Kim Jong-un regime is developing a dual deterrence nuclear strategy that strengthens the assured retaliatory nuclear posture targeting the US while securing an asymmetrical escalation nuclear posture targeting South Korea. The best-case scenario for the Kim Jong-un regime is to be recognized as a de facto nuclear power through strategic nuclear...

[학술논문] North Korea’s Aggressive Nuclear Posture and its Implications －Based on the alternative nuclear optimization theory－

...Pyongyang’s nuclear posture with alternative optimization theory which donsider geopolitical aspects in the process. I argue that North Korea’s nuclear posture has been evolving toward more aggressive ones. Especially, due to Pyongyang’s geopolitical situation, the North will take Assured Retaliation posture toward the U.S., while posing more aggressive Asymmetric Escalation posture toward South Korea...

[국내] 8차 당대회 이후 북한 핵전략의 변화 가능성: 최소억제에서 공세적 핵전략으로의 전환 여부

...and reaffirmed the policy of strenthening nuclear force, it is assumed that a nuclear strategy of North Korea is likely to shift from minimal deterrence to more aggressive strategies such as assured retaliation or limited deterrence. The fact that North Korea has been continuing producing nuclear materials since its successful nuclear test in 2006, and that its expansion of delivery vehichles from...

[국내] 중국의 핵전력 증강 동향과 핵전략 변화 가능성 검토

...and expanding missile silo bases. Some analysts argue that these developments may signal a shift from China’s traditional assured retaliation strategy to a more assertive nuclear posture. This report, however, concludes that China’s nuclear strategy remains in assured retaliation. It also examines the potential implications of a shift in China’s nuclear strategy for South Korea and others, particularly...