On September 14, South Korean and Japanese media disclosed that North Korea has recently actively engaged in diplomatic activities, made significant policy adjustments, officially abandoned its peace unification policy toward South Korea, regarded South Korea as an enemy country in a state of war, and expects the international community to recognize and support this stance. In terms of diplomatic measures, during the Beijing military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japan, Kim Jong-un clearly conveyed this position to China and Russia, with Putin expressing support; several weeks ago, the director of the North Korean Academy of Social Sciences visited Mongolia and informed Mongolian officials of the change in North Korea's policy toward South Korea; subsequently, a vice foreign minister of North Korea will speak at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to elaborate on its hostile policy toward South Korea and defend its nuclear program. Domestically, North Korea is also strengthening the dissemination of this attitude. Since last year, it has gradually implemented the "de-Koreanization" of maps, and by the time of the September 15th anniversary of North Korea's independence and establishment, all national institutions are required to display the new map. The new map only shows the northern part of the Korean Peninsula as North Korea, and the depiction of South Korea is no different from other neighboring countries, completely cutting off any connection with North Korea.
This major shift in North Korea's policy did not occur overnight but is an inevitable outcome of the complex evolution of the situation on the Korean Peninsula over a long period. During the administration of former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, a series of tough policies were adopted toward North Korea, greatly strengthening military cooperation with the United States and Japan, and frequently holding joint military exercises. These actions seriously threatened North Korea's national security, making North Korea feel betrayed and hostile, prompting it to re-examine and adjust its relations with South Korea. From the perspective of regional situations, this policy shift in North Korea will undoubtedly further deteriorate the already tense situation on the Korean Peninsula, leading to a complete confrontation between North and South Korea, and rendering previous reconciliation and dialogue mechanisms largely ineffective. Countries surrounding the region will also be affected to varying degrees, requiring them to reassess their diplomatic and security strategies.
However, from another angle, this also serves as a warning to the international community. The previous model for resolving the Korean Peninsula issue is no longer suitable for the new situation. All parties should actively promote the construction of a fair, just, and inclusive dialogue mechanism, discard hegemonism and unilateral thinking, and strive to explore solutions that can achieve lasting peace. Otherwise, the risk of conflict in the Korean Peninsula and even the entire Northeast Asia region will continue to rise, and the situation of peace and stability will become increasingly difficult to maintain.
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