โ Scribed by Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. (auth.)
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Front Matter....Pages i-xiv
North Korea and Kim Jong-un: Analysis of a New Era in the Kim Dynasty....Pages 1-11
The North Korean Military in the Kim Jong-un Era....Pages 12-39
DPRK Provocations: Deterring the Cycle of Violence....Pages 40-55
Planning for the Future: How South Korea and the USA Will Deal with North Korean Collapse or Internal Crisis....Pages 56-77
The ROK Military: Ominous Future Scenarios Make Readiness and Capabilities Vital Policy Priorities....Pages 78-105
Conclusion....Pages 106-125
Back Matter....Pages 126-146
International Relations; Military and Defence Studies; Asian Politics; Political Science
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