U.S. on Alert: North Korea’s Military Tensions Rise Amid Stronger China-Russia Bond

The U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) has analyzed that North Korea, which has grown closer to China and Russia, has an increased likelihood of military provocation against South Korea.

The U.S. Congressional Research Service, through the Indo-Pacific Command report, has assessed that North Korea, which has grown closer to China and Russia, has an increased likelihood of military provocation against the U.S. and South Korea, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (RFA) on the 6th (local time). They also concluded that if that happened, the damage to the U.S. military would be considerable.

The report pointed out that “most of the Indo-Pacific Command is within the range of China’s traditional ballistic and cruise missiles” and that “in case of a conflict, U.S. military bases, personnel, and weapon systems would be at risk from the threats of North Korea and China.” It also recommended that “Congress consider additional budget allocations and legislation to counter this.”

The research agency emphasized that the relationship between China, Russia, and North Korea has become much closer through the recent war in Ukraine. The report explained that North Korea, backed by the power of these two countries, has a high likelihood of military provocation against the U.S. or South Korea and that a review of the U.S. Forces in Korea’s air and missile defense system is necessary.