How Does Nuclear Power Affect North Korea Operations

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North Korea’s politics, economic standpoint and, nuclear advancement could have a great effect on US operations. The beginning of the isolated communist state, North Korea, began shortly after World War II with Kim Il Sung as its leader. Over time, North Korea has advanced in many ways throughout the Kim family ruling. This regime was the beginning of a strict and divided government with many ambitions to emerge through the international community. In 1994, Kim Il Sung passed away and his son, Kim Jong Il continued the family’s legacy. Kim Jong Il is said to be the strictest ruler from the Kim dynasty and ruled North Korea with an iron hand. The Kim dynasty is known for ruling North Korea through fear with strict policies and psychological warfare such as cults and prison camps. After Kim Jong Il’s death, the current ruler Kim Jung Un, continues the ambitions of his ancestors to be the most powerful nation in the World. Unlike other international nations, the politics and authority of leadership in North Korea remains in the family tree. The close family ties ensure secrecy and enforces fear in those who believe they can divert from the government's power. While in power, the line of men from the Kim dynasty removed both …show more content…

In order to gain leverage and funding, the current leader, Kim Jung Un negotiates and somewhat controls the US decisions with his state’s progress. Although North Korea makes trading deals with the US, months later, threats surfaces forcing the US to react silently to prepare for potential actions. This tactic has been used in the past by previous leaders against US Presidents. President Trump explains how his administration shall be different when dealing with North Korea’s reneging and continuous threats. Unfortunately, the possible reactions to North Korea threats are limited when keeping the safety of the states and alliances in