Nuclear North Korea: Strategy and Practice from the Korean War to the New Cold War

Despite crippling economic hardships and intense international pressure, North Korea has managed to become a nuclear nation. What drove the country to so resolutely prioritize the development of nuclear weapons? What strategies has it used in pursuit of its goals? And what are the broader strategic, geopolitical implications of its nuclear program? Addressing these questions, Yangmo Ku unpacks the complexities of North Korea's nuclear ambitions and achievements and sheds light on the conund...