South Korea must remain on guard against North Korean provocations in new year



Opinion South Korea must remain on guard against North Korean provocations in new year Regime’s focus on weapons goals suggests it won’t lash out, but DPRK doesn’t shy away from conflict when in its interest Chun In-bum December 29, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Two members of the United Nations Command stationed at the Joint Security Area in Sept. 2022 \| Image: NK News 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. Inter-Korean tensions have been a defining characteristic of the geopolitics on the Korean Peninsula in 2023, and as we head into the new year, it’s important to take stock and assess the risks for conflict going forward. On the one hand, the DPRK appears firmly focused on bolstering its military capabilities and ties with Russia, suggesting it will push forward long-term goals rather than engaging in military action © 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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South Korea must remain on guard against North Korean provocations in new year

Regime’s focus on weapons goals suggests it won’t lash out, but DPRK doesn’t shy away from conflict when in its interest

Chun In-bum December 29, 2023

South Korea must remain on guard against North Korean provocations in new year

Two members of the United Nations Command stationed at the Joint Security Area in Sept. 2022 | Image: NK News

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.

Inter-Korean tensions have been a defining characteristic of the geopolitics on the Korean Peninsula in 2023, and as we head into the new year, it’s important to take stock and assess the risks for conflict going forward.

On the one hand, the DPRK appears firmly focused on bolstering its military capabilities and ties with Russia, suggesting it will push forward long-term goals rather than engaging in military action

South Korea must remain on guard against North Korean provocations in new year

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