After Ukraine, it’s time to take North Korea’s reunification aims seriously



Opinion After Ukraine, it’s time to take North Korea’s reunification aims seriously Few expected Russia to invade. Now the world must prepare for the day DPRK too presses its land claims over South Korea Benjamin R. Young March 17, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Soldiers salute from armored tanks as they roll through Kim Il Sung Square during a military parade, April 2017 \| Image: NK News (file) As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, it’s almost hard to remember that for months before the invasion, many thought it would never happen. Experts and analysts cited the huge financial costs that would be unbearable for the Kremlin. Others believed Putin was merely saber-rattling in order to get the best deal out of NATO negotiations. One researcher wrote that a full-scale war was out of character for Russia’s grand strategy and “does not really fit into how the Kremlin has used hard power in its geopolitical games.” As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, it’s almost hard to remember that for months before the invasion, many thought it would never happen. Experts and analysts cited the huge financial costs that would be unbearable for the Kremlin. Others believed Putin was merely saber-rattling in order to get the best deal out of NATO negotiations. One researcher wrote that a full-scale war was out of character for Russia’s grand strategy and “does not really fit into how the Kremlin has used hard power in its geopolitical games.” Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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After Ukraine, it’s time to take North Korea’s reunification aims seriously

Few expected Russia to invade. Now the world must prepare for the day DPRK too presses its land claims over South Korea

Benjamin R. Young March 17, 2022

After Ukraine, it’s time to take North Korea’s reunification aims seriously

Soldiers salute from armored tanks as they roll through Kim Il Sung Square during a military parade, April 2017 | Image: NK News (file)

As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, it’s almost hard to remember that for months before the invasion, many thought it would never happen.

Experts and analysts cited the huge financial costs that would be unbearable for the Kremlin. Others believed Putin was merely saber-rattling in order to get the best deal out of NATO negotiations. One researcher wrote that a full-scale war was out of character for Russia’s grand strategy and “does not really fit into how the Kremlin has used hard power in its geopolitical games.”

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