CLEAN : North Korea is 'developing tactical nuclear weapons': analyst

The transcript discusses North Korea's development of tactical nuclear weapons to gain leverage on the Korean Peninsula and potentially blackmail the U.S. into withdrawing from Korea. It highlights their focus on short-range ballistic and cruise missiles due to blocked sanctions by China and Russia. North Korea's ultimate goal is to either fully develop nuclear capabilities or negotiate with the U.S. for sanctions relief in exchange for reducing their nuclear potential.

What is North Korea's long-term goal with the development of tactical nuclear weapons?

• To form an alliance with South Korea

• To establish a nuclear-free zone in Asia

• To blackmail the United States into withdrawing from Korea

• To gain control over the Korean Peninsula

Why are additional sanctions against North Korea likely to be ineffective?

• North Korea has agreed to disarm

• The United Nations supports North Korea

• They will be blocked by China and Russia

• They have already been implemented

What military strategy might the United States employ in response to North Korea's missile development?

• Conducting airstrikes on North Korean facilities

• Launching a naval blockade

• Flying American bombers around the region

• Deploying ground troops in North Korea

What are North Korea's two potential strategies regarding their nuclear capabilities?

• Disarming completely or joining the United Nations

• Invading South Korea or forming an alliance with China

• Developing full-scale nuclear weapons or negotiating for sanctions relief

• Building a space program or focusing on economic development

In exchange for what might North Korea consider reducing their nuclear potential?

• Economic investments from China

• Military aid from Russia

• Lifting of sanctions by the United States

• Support from the European Union