In the past month, just as Chinese people celebrated the Spring Festival, the situation on the Korean Peninsula has seriously deteriorated. Previously, in response to military provocations from the United States, Japan, and South Korea, North Korea cancelled the Peaceful Reunification Commission, completely abandoned the idea of unifying South Korea, and declared South Korea its number one enemy country. In this issue, Qingqiao Vision specifically tracks the situation between South Korea and North Korea, with a timeline.  

The Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea has passed a resolution to abolish the South Korean institutions

two thousand and twenty-fouryearonemonthfifteenOn the same day, North Korea held the 10th meeting of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly, during which the issue of abolishing institutions towards the South was discussed and a resolution was unanimously passed. It is understood that the abolished institutions towards the South include the Committee for Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Motherland, the National Economic Cooperation Bureau, and the Mount Kumgang International Tourism Bureau.

The South Korean government unilaterally sanctioned North Korean ships after eight years

two thousand and twenty-fouryearonemonthseventeenOn the same day, the South Korean government announced that it will be suspected of assisting North Korea in illegal maritime transfers, supporting North Korea's nuclear missile development, and smuggling refined oil and coalelevenShips, two individuals, and three entities are included in the sanctions list. This is the first time since the government of Yoon Seok yeol came to power in South KoreafifteenThe second unilateral sanction imposed on North Korea is also the result of South Korea's actionstwo thousand and sixteenUnilateral sanctions have been imposed on North Korean ships again after eight years since the beginning of the year.

North Korea conducts underwater nuclear weapon system testing

two thousand and twenty-fouryearonemonthnineteenOn the same day, a spokesperson for the North Korean Ministry of Defense announced that North Korea was facing a tsunami in the eastern waters of the country-5-23”The underwater nuclear weapon system has been tested, aimed at responding to the recent joint maritime exercise held by the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Previously, South Korea, the United States, and Japan held a joint naval exercise in the high seas south of Jeju Island, with the participation of the US nuclear powered aircraft carrier Carl Vinson.

The United States says it is assessing the risk of war on the Korean Peninsula

two thousand and twenty-fouryearonemonthtwenty-sixIn response to North Korean leader Kim Jong un publicly listing South Korea as a hostile country, the United States conducted a comprehensive assessment of the situation on the Korean Peninsula. They stated that Kim Jong un's recent tough line is only provocation, and there is currently no imminent risk of a full-scale war on the Korean Peninsula. Kim Jong un may strike South Korea in ways other than war.

North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles into the West Sea

two thousand and twenty-fouryeartwomonthtwoOn the same day, the South Korean Joint Staff Headquarters stated that North Korea has launched multiple cruise missiles into the western waters. This is from last yearnineSince the beginning of the month, North Korea has launched its first cruise missile in four months. According to observations, North Korea launched "arrows"-1”And the arrow-2”Type A strategic cruise missile. Arrows and arrows-1And the arrow-2”Type is in North Koreatwo thousand and twenty-oneYear andtwo thousand and twenty-twoA series of new long-range cruise missiles have been launched in recent years, which can carry tactical nuclear warheads and carry out nuclear attacks on the entire peninsula.

Faced with the current tense situation, the future direction of the situation between South Korea and North Korea will depend on various factors, including foreign policy adjustments by various countries, international intervention and mediation efforts, as well as the policy choices of both sides. Please continue to pay attention to the perspective of Qingqiao and stay informed of the latest situation between South Korea and North Korea.