The Korean Peninsula is on the brink of a crisis. A single misfired shell could potentially escalate into a full-scale war. Kim Jong-un openly advocates for the takeover of South Korea through nuclear means. Even without nuclear weapons, North Korea is prepared to carry out conventional provocations at any time. In addition to the fear of a large-scale invasion, there are also concerns about localized provocations intended to stir up internal conflicts in South Korea ahead of the general elections. Complacency could lead to disaster.
It’s undeniable that North Korea is responsible for the current situation on the Korean Peninsula. Despite numerous negotiations and agreements between the two Koreas, North Korea has repeatedly violated and scrapped them. While engaging in dialogue, North Korea has been developing nuclear weapons behind the scenes, declared the nullification of the 9·19 Military Agreement, violated UN sanctions by launching an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), and recently provoked with coastal artillery in the northwestern islands.
To deter North Korean provocations, peace through strength is an inevitable choice. Peace through strength involves a tough response, and if the Democratic Party wants to criticize this, they need to propose an alternative. The Democratic Party said that “we need to start making real efforts to maintain a sustainable peace on the Korean Peninsula,” but why don’t they understand that such vague logic, akin to Confucian sayings, not only fails to bring peace but also jeopardizes national security?
By. Asia Today
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