Next steps for North Korea: Will South Korea go nuclear to counter the DPRK?
Most experts agree ROK unlikely to develop nukes, but doubts about US commitment could lead Seoul to reconsider
North Koreans form the image of an atom with sign boards at the Mass Games in the DPRK. | Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2008)
Editor’s note: The following article is the fifth in a seven-part series about what lies ahead for North Korea in 2024 and beyond, based on a survey of more than 100 experts. The fourth part can be read here.
Editor’s note: The following article is the fifth in a seven-part series about what lies ahead for North Korea in 2024 and beyond, based on a survey of more than 100 experts. The fourth part can be read here.
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