Global tensions are rising due to the deployment of troops to North Korea.
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(source: Korean Central News Agency)
Background: As North Korea's dispatch of troops to the Russia-Ukraine war has become a reality, the international community is on edge.
Why?: North Korea, which has suffered from economic sanctions and a lack of resources, appears to be willing to secure economic and political support through relations with Russia.
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Russia has the advantage of being able to strengthen its military power and secure troops through cooperation with North Korea amid international sanctions.
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It is also likely that both North Korea and Russia will act as a challenge to the West​
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( Source: Yeonhap News)
New strategic considerations: The ROK-US alliance views North Korea's troop dispatch as a clear military threat, prompting urgent countermeasure development.
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Japan perceives an increased security risk, potentially leading to enhanced military capabilities.
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Possible measures include bolstering military cooperation among the US, South Korea, and Japan, enhancing defense systems, and expanding regular joint military exercises.
The world's organizations: At the U.N. Security Council, sharp contrasts are expected between South Korea, the US, North Korea, and Russia.
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North Korea and Russia will likely defend the troop dispatch as a legitimate step to strengthen bilateral relations.
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Conversely, South Korea and the US will criticize the move as a disruption to international stability.
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The European Union expresses concerns over the global implications, planning to intensify pressure on both Russia and North Korea.
Why would the world care?: North Korea's dispatch of troops this time is not just a problem in Northeast Asia.
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If North Korea escalates its military action, it could lead to new tensions not only in Northeast Asia but also around the world.
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Countries close to the Korean Peninsula are likely to strengthen their defenses in response, which could further intensify military competition and put the world on edge.
Broader security threates: Strengthening solidarity between Russia and North Korea can lead to security threats that encompass Europe and Asia.
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These military tensions are likely to have a negative impact on the global economy.
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Global inflation may increase and spread worldwide.
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Moreover, it will act as a significant threat to world peace.
North Korea's dispatch of troops to the Russia-Ukraine war is bringing about a new change in the international situation. In this tense situation, the world is at the point to devise various countermeasures to maintain peace and stability.
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