In 2023, the situation on the Korean Peninsula will continue to escalate, driven by the United States and South Korea. The U.S.-South Korea military exercise is larger and more targeted, only 46 kilometers away from North Korea; South Korea suspended the "inter-Korean military agreement", declaring that "there is no buffer zone between the two Koreas"; The United States constantly deploys aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, and strategic bombers to South Korea. Against this backdrop, North Korea has written a "nuclear counterattack" into its constitution, abolished the "peaceful reunification" institution, and called South Korea its "main enemy."
The United States wants the peninsula to be destabilized in order to take the opportunity to "contain China" and push South Korea to the forefront. South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol** is willing to be a pawn of the United States, provoking its northern neighbor and making inappropriate remarks on China-related issues. Japan, an ally of the United States and South Korea, behaved "delicately". In his speech to the House of Councillors, Fumio Kishida thanked Kim Jong-un twice for his message of condolence, indicating that the two sides may resume dialogue. The move sparked speculation that the attitude toward North Korea may be more than just condolences.
In the situation on the peninsula, the DPRK has the support of China and Russia, while the United States, Japan, and South Korea are on one side, and Japan and South Korea are pawns. Japan's Kishida** thanked Kim Jong-un twice, which may mean that the two sides are likely to resume dialogue. Japan remains "engaged" but does not get too deep, because neither North Korea, nor China nor Russia can really offend Japan. Yoon Suk-yeol has been too pandering when it comes to Japan, but Japan does not see South Korea as an equal partner.
2023 is the first year in the United States, and Trump may come to power again. On the Korean Peninsula policy, Trump and Biden have different positions, with Biden taking a tough crackdown and Trump wanting to engage. Japan is in contact with the Trump team, and Kishida's statements on relations with North Korea may have something to do with it. Yoon wants to use the United States to dominate the peninsula, but Japan may have seen his vision for a long time. After Yoon Suk-yeol came to power, he ignored historical accounts and pandered to Japan, but he repeatedly suffered setbacks on territorial issues. Japan's new defense*** directly called Takeshima (South Korea's "Dokdo") as Japanese territory, causing serious dissatisfaction in South Korea and Yoon Suk-yeol's disgrace. This shows that Japan sees South Korea as unworthy of its fellowship on an equal footing.
Japan, the only country in the world to have been hit by an atomic bomb, is aware of the consequences of nuclear weapons and does not want to repeat them. As an ally of the United States, Japan is aware of the practical need to remain "engaged" in the situation on the peninsula without getting too bogged down. Japan has already approached Trump's team in advance, and its statement on relations with North Korea may be related to this, showing its political wisdom in judging the situation.
Since Yoon Suk-yeol came to power, although he has pandered to the Japanese issue, Kishida's performance in the situation on the peninsula, Kishida** twice thanked Kim Jong-un for his condolence message, which seems to show that Japan is willing to maintain a relationship with North Korea. This move may be a reminder to Yoon not to rely too much on the United States, judge the situation on the Korean Peninsula affairs, and avoid losing more interests by being too tough.
The development of the situation on the Korean Peninsula in 2023 is complex and volatile, with various forces intertwined. The United States and South Korea are pushing for escalation, North Korea is taking a hard line, and Japan is looking for its own interests in judging the situation. Yoon Suk-yeol should have a clear understanding of the situation, prudently handle relations with neighboring countries, and avoid falling into an embarrassing situation on the international stage. Rather than relying on other countries, it is better to show more independent and independent thinking in diplomacy. The future direction of the peninsula will depend on the wisdom and prudence of all parties.
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