North Korea’s Alliances and the Unfinished Korean War (original) (raw)

The paper explores the historical context and implications of North Korea's alliances stemming from the unresolved issues of the Korean War. It discusses the legacy of the war and the Armistice Agreement as an incomplete resolution, highlighting the continuous struggle against perceived adversaries, particularly the United States and South Korean forces. The formation of a socialist alliance system influenced North Korea's military and political strategies, showing how international dynamics, particularly Sino-Soviet relations, shaped the peninsula's conflicts.