Expert roundup: What does conflict in Ukraine mean for the Korean Peninsula?



Expert Surveys Expert roundup: What does conflict in Ukraine mean for the Korean Peninsula? Analysts say great power conflict could impact DPRK sanctions and give cover for missile tests, among other consequences Chad O'Carroll February 24, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Igor Rudenko of Russian Ministry of Defence via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) \| Russian soldiers in 2018; edited by NK News On the surface, Russia’s decision to launch a military attack on Ukraine on Thursday has no immediate connection to North Korea. But amid an ongoing decline in East-West relations, the recent warming of China-Russia ties and impasse at the U.N. on North Korea issues, experts say this flashpoint could have multiple first- and second-order consequences for the peninsula. On the surface, Russia’s decision to launch a military attack on Ukraine on Thursday has no immediate connection to North Korea. But amid an ongoing decline in East-West relations, the recent warming of China-Russia ties and impasse at the U.N. on North Korea issues, experts say this flashpoint could have multiple first- and second-order consequences for the peninsula. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © 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 Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Expert roundup: What does conflict in Ukraine mean for the Korean Peninsula?

Analysts say great power conflict could impact DPRK sanctions and give cover for missile tests, among other consequences

Chad O'Carroll February 24, 2022

Expert roundup: What does conflict in Ukraine mean for the Korean Peninsula?

Igor Rudenko of Russian Ministry of Defence via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) | Russian soldiers in 2018; edited by NK News

On the surface, Russia’s decision to launch a military attack on Ukraine on Thursday has no immediate connection to North Korea.

But amid an ongoing decline in East-West relations, the recent warming of China-Russia ties and impasse at the U.N. on North Korea issues, experts say this flashpoint could have multiple first- and second-order consequences for the peninsula.

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