Continuing arms race between Koreas risks deepening security dilemma



Analysis Continuing arms race between Koreas risks deepening security dilemma Behind reconciliation rhetoric, Seoul has increased military spending in response to North Korea’s clear nuclear threat Dylan Stent August 24, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Korea Aerospace Industries \| South Korean President Moon Jae-in delivers a speech at a rollout event for the country's first indigenous fighter jet, the KF-21, in Sacheon, South Korea on April 9, 2021 During his time in office, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has reserved much talk for his peace overtures toward North Korea. Yet behind the heady optimism of the 2018 summits, joint sports teams and plans to regenerate economic cooperation — as well as the recent rapprochement following the reconnection of inter-Korean hotlines — the Moon government has increased military spending and has introduced new military projects directly aimed at deterring North Korean belligerence. During his time in office, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has reserved much talk for his peace overtures toward North Korea. Yet behind the heady optimism of the 2018 summits, joint sports teams and plans to regenerate economic cooperation — as well as the recent rapprochement following the reconnection of inter-Korean hotlines — the Moon government has increased military spending and has introduced new military projects directly aimed at deterring North Korean belligerence. 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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Continuing arms race between Koreas risks deepening security dilemma

Behind reconciliation rhetoric, Seoul has increased military spending in response to North Korea’s clear nuclear threat

Dylan Stent August 24, 2021

Continuing arms race between Koreas risks deepening security dilemma

Korea Aerospace Industries | South Korean President Moon Jae-in delivers a speech at a rollout event for the country's first indigenous fighter jet, the KF-21, in Sacheon, South Korea on April 9, 2021

During his time in office, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has reserved much talk for his peace overtures toward North Korea.

Yet behind the heady optimism of the 2018 summits, joint sports teams and plans to regenerate economic cooperation — as well as the recent rapprochement following the reconnection of inter-Korean hotlines — the Moon government has increased military spending and has introduced new military projects directly aimed at deterring North Korean belligerence.

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