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김정은 "적 공격에 핵무기도 사용… 최고인민회의 보도 없어

Welcome to Within the Frame, where we are joined by experts to discuss the most up-to-date issues from across the globe.
I’m Kim Mok-yeon.

North Korea reportedly kicked off the 11th session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly on Monday.
It's garnered much attention as the regime hinted at revising its constitution to remove unification-related clauses and clarify territorial boundaries.
But in a rare move, the regime's state media did not report on the results of the assembly the following day, which is today.
Instead, it reported on leader Kim Jong-un's message to use nuclear weapons if the regime's enemies attempt to use armed force against them.

So, what's taking the regime so long, and what could leader Kim's mention of nuclear force mean?

For in-depth analysis, we first connect to Bruce Klinger, senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation online.
Welcome to the show, Mr. Klinger.


We are also joined by Ban Kil-joo, research professor at Ilmin International Relations Insitute of Korea University.
Good to have you, Professor.



(KLINGER) 1. Let's begin our discussion with Mr. Klinger, the assembly seems to be all the more important this time around.
Normally North Korea reports on their decisions the day after the assembly ends, but up until today, there was no specific mention.
Could they be extending the meeting for a second day? or is it just the announcement that's coming late?

(BAN) 2. Though there was no report on the meeting, the North Korean leader delivered a stern message at the Kim Jong-un University of National Defense, claiming that the regime could use nuclear weapons in case of any military attack.
Professor Ban, What message can we infer from his words?

(KLINGER) 3. How about you Mr. Klinger, could this be a warning of a 7th nuclear test?

(BAN) 4. Another thing to note is that on the assembly day, North Korea floated trash balloons towards the South.
It's already the second straight day, and the 26th time only this year. Professor, What are they trying to say?

(BAN) 5. Going back to the assembly professor, experts are keeping a close eye on whether the regime will revise its constitution in a way that could threaten security in the Korean Peninsula.
What kind of changes could we expect, and what could that imply for South Korea?

(KLINGER) 6. Now Mr. Klinger, if the constitution does get amended, it comes in around a year since it last revised its law.
How do you read into the timing, and what do you think triggered the amendment?

(KLINGER) 7. Meanwhile, North Korea is also poised to scrap the historical 1991 Basic Agreement, which acted as a definition of the relationship between the two Koreas.
Mr. Klinger, could you remind us, what the agreement centered on? If the agreement gets scrapped, what changes could we see?

(BAN) 8. Pundits say that the regime also is set to clarify its maritime boundary and declare a new maritime border south of the Northern Limit Line at the meeting.
Some see it as the North's bid to use it as an excuse for provocations. What's your take Professor Ban?

(BAN) 9. Staying with the security issue on the Peninsula, Seoul and Washington recently struck a five-year deal, called the Special Measures Agreement to station 28,500 U.S. Forces Korea here.
Professor, can you elaborate for our viewers on some of the details, and how do you assess the latest deal?

(KLINGER) 10. Now over in the U.S., the presidential elections come in just weeks. Mr. Klinger, how do you think this could be affected if Trump takes office again?

(EXTRA) 11. Let's touch upon China before we go, the leaders of North Korea and China exchanged messages of hope marking their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
However, questions linger over their relationship as the North seems to focus on expanding cooperation with Russia. How do you gauge the situation?


We'll have to leave our discussion there, many thanks for your insights Mr. Klinger and Professor Ban.
Now that wraps up our program for tonight, thank you so much for joining us.
We'll be back Thursday at 8:30PM Korea time. Until then, good bye.

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2024-10-08, 20:30 (KST)