It is well documented that South Korea is headed for a population decline which, coupled with an aging population, is expected to detrimentally effect its economy and military.
But North Korea’s population is also facing a slide which, while not as precipitous, should exacerbate economic difficulties, undermine its current military strategy – based on sheer volume of conscripted personnel – and potentially make it more desperate.
It is well documented that South Korea is headed for a population decline which, coupled with an aging population, is expected to detrimentally effect its economy and military.
But North Korea’s population is also facing a slide which, while not as precipitous, should exacerbate economic difficulties, undermine its current military strategy – based on sheer volume of conscripted personnel – and potentially make it more desperate.
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