Hello everyone!Today we are going to unveil an international current event, crossing into a small island and a booming event took place. On Yeonpyeong Island, a community of less than 2,000 people has become the site of artillery clashes between North and South Korea. Doesn't that seem a little weird?That's right, that's what we're talking about today.
Like a drag racing scene in the movie "Fast and Furious", North Korea is so close that the islanders are like the protagonists of the movie, forced to dodge this "Fast and Furious" version of the artillery roar.
You may wonder why this island has become the stage of artillery fire between the two KoreasDon't worry, we will uncover the mystery of this international current affairs step by step. Like a suspense movie, the plot is confusing, and we will take you into this small island and learn about the twists and turns of the story. Let's get started!Boom!Boom!Boom!
So, why did North Korea stage a booming drama on this tiny Yeonpyeong Island this time?
First of all, I have to mention Yoon Suk-yeol. In his New Year's address, the North Korean leader vowed to complete the construction of an upgraded version of the ROK-US extended deterrence in the first half of the year to directly block the North Korean nuclear and missile threat. Hey, isn't this a clear provocation?So, without hesitation, the DPRK threw a large number of artillery shells at Yeonpyeong Island, as if to say: "If you are engaged in deterrence, I will also have an artillery show." ”
Even more dramaticly, the shelling came just a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries had just concluded joint military exercises. The DPRK said that the DPRK and the ROK are no longer homogeneous but hostile. This is like the plot setting in the movie, and the hostile relationship means that don't come over to make trouble if you have nothing to do, otherwise, a burst of artillery fire will come.
Let's take another look at North Korea's stockpiles of artillery shells. I heard that there are too many, but the DPRK has built up its artillery units quite well. They have about 12,000 artillery pieces and about 2,300 rocket artillery. Not long ago, I heard that Russia was also given 1 million rounds of artillery shells. Yes, you heard it right, 1 million rounds, it's like the DPRK is doing a "shell supermarket".
Why is North Korea so fond of artillery shells?Because Seoul is only 40 kilometers from the border, it can be covered by ordinary shells. If we really want to move, we will fire all kinds of guns, and as soon as Seoul is abolished, South Korea will ......Uh, a little hanging. This is because the Seoul Economic Circle accounts for 47% of South Korea's output value and 42% of South Korea's total population. So, to put it bluntly, with just one artillery show, South Korea may not be negotiable.
Now, you may ask, does this mean that North Korea is going to have a big fight with the United States and South Korea?Well, maybe not exactly. Countries around the world may seem numb, but they are all smart people who know it. It's like the villain in the movie, although he likes to brag, but he also knows who the real big boss is. Both the United States and Iran are well versed in the principle of "taoguang and obscurity." Therefore, North Korea may just be reminding everyone: we are here, we still have the attitude, you should not be silent for too long.
Let's take a closer look at the military power behind this North and South Korean bombardment. Just like the opponents in the movie, before the artillery fire, who is stronger and who is more durable.
First, let's look at the artillery units of the DPRK. I heard that they have recently vigorously developed artillery, with the number of artillery pieces as high as 12,000 and rocket artillery units as high as 2,300. This is no joke, the DPRK's stock of artillery shells is simply higher than the GDP of some countries.
For comparison, the number of artillery in South Korea is less than 1 3 in North Korea. Although in Europe, this is already considered rich, and even provided about 330,000 artillery shells to Ukraine, but in the face of a tsunami of shells like North Korea, this strength seems to be a bit stretched.
There is also a simple reason why North Korea attaches so much importance to artillery, Seoul is only 40 kilometers from the border. This distance is a hand-to-hand for a shell, and with a little carelessness, Seoul can become a sea of fire. The DPRK saw this and built a huge artillery unit, laying a solid foundation for its strategy.
But don't lose sight of the key point, which is that the global situation is no longer what it was a decade ago. Countries are concentrating on high-tech armaments rather than traditional large-scale artillery bombardments. Just like the high-tech war in the movie "Iron Man", North Korea's artillery is huge, but in the face of modern armaments, it depends on whether they can keep up.
Finally, the military balance of power is not only about hard power, but also about strategic wisdom. In this regard, the DPRK has always been adept at strategizing, skillfully combining political and military means to create considerable pressure on its opponents.
Now, let's delve into the geopolitical relationship between the two Koreas.
First of all, Yeonpyeong Island is located in the "northern limit" demarcated by the "Southern Warning Line" declared by the DPRK and the Joint ** Commander. This area is not a peaceful place, and it has always been controversial. In this sensitive area, after many military conflicts, the most notable one was the artillery battle of Yeonpyeong Island in 2010, in which two South Korean soldiers were killed, and North Korea did not disclose it.
This boom may be North Korea's response to the joint military exercises of the United States and South Korea. In his New Year's speech, Yoon Suk-yeol mentioned that he would complete the construction of an upgraded version of South Korea-US extended deterrence in the first half of the year, and the United States and South Korea have just concluded joint military exercises. North Korea doesn't like the "everyone plays together, don't blame me for throwing shells." As a result, Yeonpyeong Island has become the stage of this geopolitical wrestling.
Let's take a look at North Korea's consistent position. In the face of the international community, North Korea has been trying to attract the attention of the United States through military action, seeking an opportunity to "have a good talk." But if you want to talk with the United States, you have to have bargaining chips. In its 2019 New Year's message, North Korea pledged to stop nuclear production, not to conduct nuclear tests, and not to use or proliferate nuclear weapons. Why?Because Moon Jae-in was actively mediating at that time, the leaders of the United States and North Korea also held two Kim-Trump meetings, and it seems that the situation has eased somewhat. But all this disappeared after the third Kim-Trump meeting, and Trump's "forget about North Korea" seemed to become the norm.
As a result, in order to give itself more leverage, North Korea began to vigorously flex its force. Their missiles are said to have a range of as far as the continental United States, reminiscent of the old path Iran has taken. Since Trump took office, although he has held two Kim-Trump meetings, the final result has been that "talks have not been reached", and North Korea's attitude has become more and more hawkish. This is perhaps why they chose to use bombing to remind the United States and South Korea: I'm still here, don't forget it.
And in this political drama, the geopolitical implications go far beyond North and South Korea. As the United States is approaching, North Korea may want to remind the United States through this series of actions: I am here, what is your attitude?Of course, this action may also be a test of the new leader's reaction to see if the other party will continue to remain silent or will respond positively.
North Korea's diplomatic strategy is simply an international political version of the "advanced player mode". In a country with a unique political system, diplomacy is not a simple interaction, but a well-planned game, and one mistake can end up in "international isolation".
First, North Korea has been trying to draw the attention of the international community through its assertive posture of force. They demonstrated a powerful artillery unit, conducted missile test launches, and even claimed that the missile range covered the continental United States. This series of actions is like telling the world: "Don't forget us, we are a powerful country, and we are also a player who can influence the international situation." ”
But at the same time, North Korea is trying to change its image and gain international recognition through diplomatic means. In its 2019 New Year's message, North Korea announced that it would stop producing nuclear weapons, not conduct nuclear tests, and not use or non-proliferate nuclear weapons**. It is an attempt to send a signal to the international community that "we are willing to negotiate". However, instead of bringing about substantive dialogue, the move disappointed North Korea.
North Korea's diplomatic strategy is also manifested in its friendly posture with the outside world. In 2018 and 2019, Kim Jong-un held two historic summits with South Korea's Moon Jae-in, and even held two Kim-Trump meetings with the United States. This is a way of trying to establish one's position in the international arena, seek assistance to the DPRK, and ease tensions on the peninsula.
However, North Korea's diplomatic strategy has its limitations. With the collapse of the Kim-Trump meeting, North Korea seems to feel a diplomatic defeat and has begun to take a hardline stance again. The recent artillery bombardment is a clear expression of an attempt to draw the attention of the international community once again by force.
Overall, North Korea's diplomatic strategy is fraught with variability, sometimes tough, sometimes soft, and its true intentions are often elusive. We will also witness how the diplomatic chess game of this "advanced player" evolves.
The United States has always played a key role in this political drama of inter-Korean tensions. However, the attitude of the United States is like a suspense film that keeps flipping, which is unpredictable.
First, the Trump-era United States has a non-traditional diplomatic stance toward North Korea. The two Kim-Trump meetings were the focus of international attention at the time, and Trump not only shook hands with Kim Jong-un, but also praised the North Korean leader, saying that he had "great prospects". All this shows that the United States is willing to try to resolve the DPRK nuclear issue through negotiations and bring a new dawn to the situation on the Korean Peninsula.
However, the rupture of the Third Kim Conference made everything confusing. At the negotiating table, Trump put forward the condition of "lifting sanctions only after fully abandoning nuclear weapons", while North Korea saw it as a "policy of appeasement" that ultimately led to an impasse. Trump's ** seemed to "forget" about North Korea and made no further diplomatic moves.
With Biden coming to power, the attitude of the United States has changed. After Biden took office, the adjustment of his policy toward North Korea was obvious. He stressed the need for "a comprehensive North Korean nuclear review soon" and expressed his willingness to resolve the issue through diplomatic means. However, he also said that sanctions would remain in place until North Korea took "substantive action."
This vacillating attitude of the United States has left the international community with many misgivings. The complexity of the North Korean nuclear issue makes it necessary for the United States to take into account a variety of factors when taking a stance. The United States may be trying to find a balance between defending its national interests and gaining recognition in the international community on North Korea.
North Korea's artillery is not only a military action, but also a political performance to the international community, and this performance is closely related to the United States. This kind of drama is like an international political version of "Hollywood blockbuster".
First of all, North Korea chose to roar artillery as the United States approached, as if to remind the world: "Don't forget me, I'm still here!""This timing is not accidental, but a strategy to try to use the international community's attention to the United States** to elevate its own issues.
Second, North Korea may want to remind American voters to think about their country's foreign policy through the sound of artillery. This kind of noisy "** can just break the silence of the domestic elections in the United States, and arouse widespread attention from ** and voters. North Korea appears to be using a "diplomatic trick" to challenge the U.S. candidate to see who is better equipped to deal with the international crisis.
At the same time, North Korea's artillery may also be looking for a diplomatic breakthrough. They may want to use international pressure to force the United States to adopt a more flexible diplomatic strategy and create more favorable conditions for dialogue between the two countries. Such a "cannon drama" can not only arouse the attention of the international community, but also leave a resounding "slap in the face" in the diplomatic arena.
Overall, North Korea's choice to beat the drums of war at this moment is not only a military operation, but also an elaborate political drama.
South Korea is currently caught in a diplomatic dilemma. On the one hand, North Korea's military provocations have made South Korea nervous and has had to take countermeasures to ensure that *** On the other hand, South Korea also faces diplomatic challenges with the United States. Although South Korea has always been an ally of the United States, the two countries have not always taken the same position on how to deal with North Korea.
Faced with a complex diplomatic situation, South Korea needs to be cautious and find a diplomatic balance. First, South Korea is likely to strengthen cooperation with its allies, especially with the United States. By maintaining close diplomatic ties, South Korea is expected to better defend its interests in the international arena.
Second, South Korea may strengthen cooperation with other regional powers and seek support from various sources. Strengthening diplomatic relations with China, Russia and other countries and easing tensions on the peninsula through multilateral cooperation is a possible option for South Korea in the future.
Finally, South Korea also needs to strengthen its domestic stability measures to better address diplomatic challenges. ** It is likely to increase military investment, while diplomatic efforts are made to reduce tensions and create a more favorable environment for the country's future development.
The peninsula is tense, artillery is firing frequently, and the entire Korean Peninsula seems to have become a huge stage for international politics. In this dramatic moment, we see not only North Korea's military moves, but also geopolitical waves throughout the region.
North Korea's artillery shells are not just military action, they are a deliberate political show. This is not only a response to the United States and South Korea, but also a topic that has aroused widespread attention in the international political arena. North Korea is using the sound of artillery as a knife to try to play a geopolitical chess game and make the entire international community re-examine the status quo on the peninsula.
The changing situation on the Korean Peninsula will have a direct impact on the geopolitical pattern of the entire region. The statements and actions of all countries at this time will have a far-reaching impact on future international relations. Especially as the United States approaches, the response of all parties to the situation on the Korean Peninsula will become the focus of voters' attention and affect future international political trends.
As a key party on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea faces both serious diplomatic challenges and future development opportunities. While North Korea is provoking, South Korea needs to respond skillfully, find a diplomatic balance, maintain domestic stability and diplomatic cooperation will determine South Korea's future path, and need to move cautiously between risks and opportunities.
The entire international community is highly concerned about the situation on the Korean Peninsula. The statements and actions of various countries at this time will directly shape the future direction of the peninsula. How to balance the interests of all parties and defuse the crisis has become a top priority. The international community needs to keep a cool head in this political performance and push all parties to find a win-win solution.
The changes in the situation on the Korean Peninsula are not only a regional issue, but also the focus of global attention. Future development will depend on the wisdom and courage of all parties. North Korea's move is just a small episode in the international political arena, but its potential impact is far-reaching. We will wait and see how the situation on the peninsula develops in the future, and hope that this storm will eventually bring more clarity and stability.