[학술논문] The North Korean <em>Nuclear</em> <em>Program</em>: From a Conditional Bargaining Chip to the Ultima Ratio in Deterrence

...increasingly hardened. In this sense, North Korea essentially re-conceptualized its own <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em> <em>program</em> as its ultima ratio for its policy and security needs. In the paper, I am using the term &quot;ultima ratio&quot; as an analytical tool and in order to frame Pyongyang&#39;s re-positioning of its <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em> <em>program</em>, moving it out of the diplomatic context and placing it firmly in the military...

[학술논문] The Right Approach to Change North Korea: Consistent Pressure as Learned from Chicken Game Theory

...the unchanged zero-sum nature of South-North relations. He demanded that North Korea demonstrate its sincerity for the welfare of its people in return for the assistance and dismantle its <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em> <em>program</em>. The US President, Barack Obama, also quickly realized the true nature of North Korea and joined in President Lee&#39;s policy. As a result, a glimpse of hope started to be seen until the...

[학술논문] Stalemate and Beyond: The North Korean <em>Nuclear</em> Impasse and Its Future

...&ndash; entirely uninterested in denuclearization, remaining committed to retaining its <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em> programs under essentially any conditions, and having additionally now ensured by its own actions (e.g., its 2006 and 2009 <em>weapons</em> tests and public confirmation of its longstanding uranium enrichment <em>program</em>) that the verification requirements for denuclearization are ones that the DPRK regime would...

[학술논문] Engaging the DPRK Enrichment and Small LWR <em>Program</em>: What Would It Take?

...water reactor <em>program</em> in November 2010 offers another moment for engagement with Pyongyang, another point of leverage over how its <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em> <em>program</em> evolves, and a new opportunity to determine whether it can be influenced to recommit to the global <em>nuclear</em> non proliferation and disarmament regime. We believe that it may be possible to slow and even reverse the DPRK&rsquo;s <em>nuclear</em> breakout by collaboration...

[학술논문] Kim Jong-un Inherits the Bomb

North Korea&rsquo;s <em>nuclear</em> <em>program</em> has a long history, which serves as a warning thatthe <em>program</em> is likely to have a long future. The Kim regime&rsquo;s <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em> <em>program</em> will be used by successor Kim Jong-un and his associates for their own benefit and not for the benefit of the North Korean people, and any negotiations relating to this <em>program</em> are likely to be slowed down by Pyongyang&rsquo;s...

[국내] An Assessment of North Korea’s Naval Force Modernization: Pyongyang’s Intention and How to Counter Its Offensives

North Korea, emboldened by the completion of its <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em> <em>program</em>, has accelerated efforts to modernize its conventional military capabilities, which had previously been a lower policy priority. In particular, the modernization of naval forces has drawn attention due to the strategic versatility and multidimensional utility of maritime platforms. The simultaneous construction of the first and...

[국내] 영국 핵무장 과정 및 전략이 한국 핵무장에 주는 시사점

... may consider many of these elements of the British experience applicable were it to acquire <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em>. In particular, the British approach to deterrence, its command and control, and close partnership with the United States (if it were possible) could all work well to ensure that a South Korean <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em> <em>program</em> fulfills its function and is politically and economically sustainable.

[국내] 2021 빅데이터와 평화연구: 한미∙북미 관계(2001-2020)를 통해 살펴본 한반도의 평화

...of US forces in South Korea and negotiation and renegotiation of the South Korea-US free trade agreement. North Korea-US relations are fraught with conflict because of North Korea&rsquo;s <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em> <em>program</em>, but sometimes they hold negotiations and talks. If so, how do the South Korea-US and North Korea-US relations affect inter-Korean relations? Many researchers have already tried to answer...

[국내] 2024년 미국 대통령 선거와 북한 비핵화의 미래

...course the North Korea issue is not exception.&nbsp;<br /> There is much rumination about possible new policy directions regarding North Korea and its growing <em>nuclear</em> <em>weapons</em> <em>program</em>. &nbsp;There is universal consensus North Korea&rsquo;s <em>nuclear</em> capability poses a growing dangerous threat that will challenge the winner of this year&rsquo;s election for the coming four years. The foundational questions...

[해외] Manpo Unha Factory Part 1: A Missing Piece in North Korea’s <em>Nuclear</em> Puzzle

...enriched uranium (HEU) at Yongbyon.</li> <li>Aside from supporting the <em>nuclear</em> <em>program</em>, the Manpo Unha Factory has reportedly occupied a significant position in the research and production of liquid rocket fuel and chemical <em>weapons</em> at various times.</li> <li>The importance of the Manpo Unha Factory to North Korea&rsquo;s <em>nuclear</em>, chemical, and ballistic missile programs is indicated by its ongoing...