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The recent escalation of tensions in the Korean Peninsula recently is nothing new. So long as the world and the United States continue to "give in" to the demands of the rebellious state in the north, the entire Korean landmass will constantly be under the cloud of impending war. North Korea's regular aggression towards its neighbor is a constant reminder of how far the world has disregarded the potential danger of war in the Pacific once and for all. The regime of Kim Jong Il thrives on intimidation and suppression even within the confines of its borders. It is but natural for it to do the same thing to its neighboring rival, which seemed impotent enough to strike back. However, with the murderous artillery barrage initiated by North Korea on the island of Yeonpyeong last week, which killed civilians and South Korean military personnel alike, the Asia-Pacific region is never far from another war.
DPRK or The Democratic People's Republic of Korea never stands alone. Its provocative actions against South Korea was nurtured by the feeling of invulnerability due to its giant neighbor way up north, China and Russia. Or so it seemed. During and after the Korean War, North Korea was a total rabble but it managed to stand on its feet because of Chinese aid and encouragement. Russian aid also flowed freely for several years but dropped significantly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Though its economy has improved after the Korean War, North Korea is still largely an impoverished country and its economy is, at best, struggling. Several decades later, North Korea hardly shows any progress in terms of economic growth. With overemphasis on maintaining a sizable army, North Korea's agriculture was not given much attention resulting to severe food shortages throughout the country for years. Millions of people suffered malnutrition and many died of starvation. The UN and world, in its wisdom thought this tiny, inconsistent nation was on the brink of extinction that aids amounting to billions were poured into the country to save the population. In reality, the people still suffered because food aid meant for them were diverted to the military instead. This was the start of the enlightenment of North Korea's government--that it can dupe the world into continuously giving aid to the country through self-inflected suffering of its people. Thus, common North Koreans suffer while Kim Jong-il and his cronies live in luxury and comfort due to economic aids from its neighbors and the West. All Kim needs to do was to trigger some controversial declaration of natural calamities to the world and wait. If no signs of nature-caused can be used to entice the world to take notice on the plight of common folk North Koreans, the North Korean government would switch to its another tool--intimidation.
Kim Jong-il knew that when he threatens his neighbors, say by emphasizing the destruction of Seoul through artillery fire, or by test firing missiles over the Sea of Japan, he would get the attention of the world. He already used this tactic several times in this decade. North Korea's ambition to successfully create an effective nuclear device is another way of its long list of intimidation strategies. And the world gave in...several times already. So long as the UN will continue to counter North Korea's threats with empty words, it will continue to act this way aggressively. The problem is, the more the world ignores North Korea, the more violent its intimidation becomes. The incident at Yeonpyeong Island is a perfect example.
Harvey writes articles about Asian History and the latest news about Asia.
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Beyond North Korea (Paperback) $66.59 Why should Americans worry about South Korean security? The answer is clear: North Korea, and beyond. Most international attention to the North Korea problem has focused on U.S. policy, but South Korea`s longterm role may in fact be more important. South Korea`s security is vital to peace and stability, not only in Northeast Asia but also the wider world.Written by eminent scholars, practitioners, and policymakers with extensive on-the-ground experience, Beyond North Korea assesses the varied contexts ?regional and global, traditional and nontraditional ?that underpin South Korea`s varied security challenges. What are South Korea`s military requirements? How do relations with its neighbors enhance or undermine its position? What economic, environmental, and demographic factors come into play? This book reveals that South Korea`s national security rests as much on sound domestic policy choices as on successful interstate relations. |
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Nuclear North Korea $21.99 Coming to the issues from different perspectives, the authors together have written an essential work of clear-eyed reflection and authoritative analysis. They refute a number of misconceptions and challenge faulty thinking that surrounds the discussion of North Korea, most important, the idea that North Korea is an irrational nation. Cha and Kang contend that however provocative, even deplorable, the North's behavior may at times be, it is not incomprehensible or incoherent. |
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Escaping North Korea (Hardcover) $34.48 A portrait of modern North Korea by an awareness advocate who was granted special access to the country`s isolationist circles shares inspirational stories by survivors of such tragedies as famine, sex-trafficking, and gulag torture. |
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