Why US Strikes on Iran Will Harden North Korea's Nuclear Resolve.

The article focuses on how North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is likely to interpret recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran as evidence that nuclear weapons are essential for regime survival. It explains that North Korea’s advanced nuclear arsenal serves as a deterrent against foreign intervention, contrasting with the fates of non-nuclear autocrats like Saddam Hussein and Muammar Qaddafi. The piece highlights strengthened military ties between North Korea, Russia, and China, which have reduced sanctions pressure and bolstered Pyongyang’s position. It suggests that Washington and Seoul may need to shift from pursuing denuclearization to managing stable coexistence through deterrence and diplomatic engagement on Kim’s terms. [Extracted from the article]