
 The Impossible State
 The Impossible State The Spiral of Tensions: North Korea, Russia, and Ukraine
 Oct 25, 2024 
 Duyeon Kim, an expert in Northeast Asia and nuclear policy, and Sydney Seiler, a former U.S. Special Envoy for the Six-Party Talks, dive deep into the intricate web of North Korea's military ties with Russia. They discuss North Korea's provocative actions, from sending troops to blow up inter-Korean roads, and analyze the broader implications for regional stability and U.S.-South Korean relations. The conversation also touches on Kim Jong-un's confidence in aggressive tactics, drawing parallels with current global tensions. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 North Korea-Russia Military Dynamics 
 01:59 • 19min 
 North Korea's Border Aggression 
 21:05 • 9min 
 Exploring North Korea's Strategic Calculations Amid Global Tensions 
 29:37 • 4min 
 Understanding the Signals of North Korea's Military Posture 
 33:14 • 2min 
 Navigating North Korea's Geopolitical Landscape 
 35:22 • 11min 
