Is there conflict in North Korea?

The Korean conflict is an ongoing conflict based on the division of Korea between North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) and South Korea (Republic of Korea), both of which claim to be the sole legitimate government of all of Korea.

Why is there no traffic in North Korea?

Transport in North Korea is constrained by economic problems and government restrictions. Public transport predominates, and most of it is electrified.

Are cars not allowed in North Korea?

Pyeonghwa has the exclusive rights to production, purchase, and sale of used cars in North Korea. Most North Koreans are unable to own cars [because of price, legal prohibitions, or what?]. Because the market for cars in the country is so small, Pyeonghwa’s output is reportedly very low.

Why doesn’t the US attack North Korea?

North Korea has Nuclear Weapons: If the first two reasons are a little soft, this one strikes me as a show-stopper. The US has never fought a sustained conflict against a nuclear power. Indeed, the very reason North Korea built nuclear weapons was to deter US offensive action.

What is the reality behind the North Korean crisis?

Reality. North Korea is a heavily armed country with nuclear weapons which borders the most populous nation on Earth. And is that nation’s ally. Any attempt to invade North Korea Korea and “liberate” its people would be one largest military undertakings since World War II.

Which countries prefer non-military options to defend against North Korea?

Both South Korea and Japan prefer non-military option. The South Korean capital, Seoul, is only about 40km from the border and is particularly vulnerable to North Korean attack.

Did North Korea ever shoot a missile over Japan?

In 1998, North Korea shot a missile over Japan. In 2010 North Korea sank a South Korean corvette and shelled a South Korean-held island, killing fifty. Yet in each case, the United States, South Korea, and Japan choose to defer.