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

...Escalation posture toward South Korea. This suggests, being isolated from the global society, North Korea will behave more aggressively in its foreign policy with their hostile nuclear posture. Considering the fact that North Korea’ s nuclear postures has evolved toward more aggressive strategies over decades, the North will pressure U. S. and its allies to accomplish its goal of becoming nuclear state...

[현안분석] Revisiting North Korea’s “Two Hostile States” Doctrine: Based on the Kim Il Sung Text

...Jong Un’ s growing confidence bolstered by the advancement of North Korea’ s nuclear capabilities and improved diplomatic relations, highlighted by the recent North Korea-Russia summit. Another interpretation suggests that the policy stems from North Korea’ s defensive posture in the face of the worsening economic predicament and perceived failure in the regime’ s competition with...