It is now known that North Korea, continuing on the path of defying the international community, became a nuclear nation, or is close to becoming one within a short period of time, depending on a variety of factors. The latest declaration of the North Korean government regarding conducting a nuclear test is bringing the chapter of this country in what concerns its relations with the […]

Nuclear weapons are not merely explosive devices that release an enormous amount of energy through the fusion or fission of atomic nuclei, but the issue of producing and researching it involves a more complex threat. Originally developed for use in World War II (1939-45), these nuclear weapons are among modern warfare’s most lethal and destructive weapons. These could decimate cities in seconds and the destruction […]

About whether or not North Korea’s nuclear arms program and development capabilities are substantial to be regarded as a threat. Now that the cat’s out of the bag, it seems that the communist state has no plans of letting go of its arsenal, despite numerous calls and threats of sanctions from other countries, like the United States, Japan and China. Since North Korea is a […]

From an early date Korean political culture is characterised by isolationism and a strong desire to maintain the country’s independence (“Kim Il Sung”, para 2). Relationship with its neighbouring countries are poor and with the countries in the West, are almost equal to zero. Even with such relationships, Korea has been unable to stop the encroachment  of its neighbours. It was made the Japenese protectorate […]