NORTH KOREA VS. SOUTH KOREA – COMPARISON OF MILITARY CAPABILITIES. WHAT WOULD A NEW WAR IN KOREA LOOK LIKE?
Does North Korea really pose a military threat to anyone? A comparison of the military assets of the two Koreas. Written by Brian Kalman exclusively for SouthFront ; Brian Kalman is a management professional in the marine transportation industry. He was an officer in the US Navy for eleven years. He currently resides and works in the Caribbean. Introduction As the very real threat of a military confrontation breaking out on the Korean Peninsula once again becomes probable, it is important to reassess the current military capabilities of both the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea (North Korea). An analysis of the respective militaries will give a clearer picture of the probability of a conflict, and how such a conflict might unfold. A realistic assessment of the balance of power on the peninsula, as well as the forces that can be brought to bear by likely allies, will also provide insight into the mo...