To talk or to fire, that is the question. North Korea’s nuclear weapons program has returned to the international spotlight, reaching a new turning point since it threatened to carry out a “new form” of nuclear testing. If it again discounts international warnings and carries out a nuclear test for the fourth time, a full-blown showdown is inevitable. But if Pyongyang responds to the recent dovish and engaged requests from the rest of the six-party member countries, the North Korean nuclear issue could soon return to the diplomatic stage. Dialogue is an undoubtedly better choice than conflict, and South Korea must take a leading role in drawing North Korea back to the negotiating table.
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