Pyongyang's “Two-State Theory” and North Korean Nuclear Issues
By Seung Joon Paik [Research Fellow, Korea Institute for National Unification]
► Pyongyang's “Two-State Theory” reinforces its hostile stance toward South Korea, justifying its nuclear program as essential for North Korea's survival.
► This perspective perpetuates hostilities on the Korean Peninsula, heightens the regional security dilemma, and reduces the likelihood of North Korea’s denuclearization.
► For now, South Korea and the United States should prioritize maintaining stability through smart deterrence and garnering international support for peaceful reunification.
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