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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive analysis of North Koreaâs nuclear strategies and of the decisions which explain its strategic motivations.
The existence of two separate Koreas is an accepted outcome of the current international system. However, in todayâs emerging multipolar order, the question of Korean legitimacy remains unresolved and South Korea finds itself surrounded by three nuclear powersâ China, Russia, and, de facto, North Korea. This book traces North Koreaâs nuclear quest across three major epochs: the Cold War, the post-Cold War, and post- September 11 periods. Through these lenses, the book reveals the underlying drivers of North Koreaâs nuclear decisions and strategies, providing evidence that North Koreaâs nuclear weapons are not only intended to guarantee the survival of the Kim regime but also hold the key for Pyongyang to resolve the lingering question over Korean legitimacy. The book provides evidence, through a longitudinal case study, that North Koreaâ
