What North Korea wants. [North Korean nuclear policy]

Journal Article · Tue Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1993 · Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; (United States)

OSTI ID:5610757

Hayes, P ^[1]

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1. Nautilus Pacific Research, Berkeley, CA (United States)

In this article the author draws upon his experiences from his four trips to North Korea, during which he discussed nuclear issues with North Korean leaders, to help explain part of the North Korean reasoning behind its threats to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and its gyrating nuclear policies. In essence, the author believes that North Korean nuclear policy is a result of Kim Jong Il's attempt to maintain the loyalty and obeisance of the elite. The article describes the political and economic factors which lead to North Korea's confrontation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and then discusses North Korea's immediate nuclear strategy.

• OSTI ID: 5610757
• Journal Information: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; (United States), Journal Name: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; (United States) Vol. 49:10; ISSN BASIAP; ISSN 0096-5243
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ECONOMIC IMPACT
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