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How North Korea Deterred an American Invasion in 2002

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In 2002, while the George W. Bush administration was preparing for its invasion of Iraq, it was simultaneously considering an attack on North Korea. Colin Powell's former chief of staff revealed that an invasion was considered but deemed too risky. North Korea's significantly superior conventional capabilities relative to other potential targets for U.S. attacks have long provided a degree of deterrence.

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How North Korea Deterred an American Invasion in 2002

Colin Powell’s former chief of staff revealed that an invasion was considered but deemed too risky – well before North Korea’s nuclear deterrent was in place.

3 months ago·Tokyo, Japan

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