Approaches and Measures to Respond to the North Korean Nuclear Issue
▶️North Korea’s Nuclear Threat:As of 2024, North Korea has an estimated 50 nuclear warheads with materials to expand further, showcasing advanced missile capabilities and a growing nuclear arsenal. Its doctrine includes preemptive strike conditions, emphasizing regime survival and strategic leverage.
▶️South Korea’s "Audacious Initiative":The Yoon administration’s plan integrates deterrence, sanctions, and dialogue to pursue phased denuclearization, offering economic and political incentives to North Korea while strengthening South Korea-U.S. military cooperation.
▶️Challenges Ahead:North Korea’s deepened isolation, strengthened ties with Russia, and unwillingness to engage diplomatically highlight the difficulty of denuclearization, requiring sustained global cooperation and creative diplomacy.
