Seoul must not be intimidated by North Korea’s nuclear bluster



Opinion Seoul must not be intimidated by North Korea’s nuclear bluster DPRK’s new solid-fuel ICBM and other weapons raise real concerns, but overreacting plays into Kim Jong Un’s hands Chun In-bum April 18, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects a missile warhead \| Image: KCTV (March 28, 2023) The following article is an opinion piece by retired ROK Lieutenant General Chun In-Bum. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made a point of brandishing his nuclear and missile capabilities in recent weeks, aiming to wow observers with his military’s prowess and long-range nuclear capabilities. But while these displays have raised real concerns, a closer look shows that the DPRK’s approach faces major problems that suggest U.S.-ROK alliance planners should avoid overreacting to the recent developments. The latest series of events © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Seoul must not be intimidated by North Korea’s nuclear bluster

DPRK’s new solid-fuel ICBM and other weapons raise real concerns, but overreacting plays into Kim Jong Un’s hands

Chun In-bum April 18, 2023

Seoul must not be intimidated by North Korea’s nuclear bluster

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects a missile warhead | Image: KCTV (March 28, 2023)

The following article is an opinion piece by retired ROK Lieutenant General Chun In-Bum. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made a point of brandishing his nuclear and missile capabilities in recent weeks, aiming to wow observers with his military’s prowess and long-range nuclear capabilities.

But while these displays have raised real concerns, a closer look shows that the DPRK’s approach faces major problems that suggest U.S.-ROK alliance planners should avoid overreacting to the recent developments.

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