[20030729]RS21582_朝鲜危机：可能的军事选择.pdf

1 Military force statistics from The International Institute for Strategic Studies, The Military(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21582July 29, 2003North Korean Crisis: Possible Military Optionsnae redactedSpecialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryNorth Korea has confronted the United States with its decision, failing othersecurity accommodations, to pursue production of nuclear weapons. The BushAdministration has stated that, although the situation is unacceptable, it will pursue itsresolution through diplomatic means. Military means, however, could be considered atsome point and become a serious issue for Congress. This short report discusses thegeography and military balance on the Korean Peninsula, presents the range of militaryoptions that might be applied there to specific U.S. political objectives, and assessespossible consequences. Military options discussed are: status quo, improved defensiveposture, enforce sanctions, preemptive strike against nuclear facilities, and preemptivewar. Also see CRS Issue Brief IB98045 on U.S.-Korean relations