Assessing the North Korean Artillery Threat to Seoul: A Quantitative Analysis of Scenarios, Capabilities and Geopolitical Implications

The Korean Peninsula remains one of the most militarized regions globally, with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) maintaining a significant artillery presence along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), approximately 30 kilometers from Seoul, South Korea’s capital. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Military Balance 2024, North Korea possesses over 21,000 artillery pieces, … Leggi tutto Assessing the North Korean Artillery Threat to Seoul: A Quantitative Analysis of Scenarios, Capabilities and Geopolitical Implications