An Information Based Strategy to Reduce North - Korea’s Increasing Threat: Recommendations for ROK & U.S. Policy Makers - Commander Fredrick “Skip” Vincenzo, USN

Based on the discussions in Seoul regarding the creation of a “blacklist” for human rights advisors, their interpretation of the uses of influence may be different from ours.2 However, the ROK government may be persuaded to work with the United States to implement this strategy as part of a larger coordinated effort to reduce the potential costs of a contingency. [...] We will work together to achieve the complete and verifiable elimination of North Korea's nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs, as well as ballistic missile programs, and to promote respect for the fundamental human rights of the North Korean people.”5 AN INFLUENCE-BASED STRATEGY Why do we need a strategy to supplement our existing efforts? The situation on the Korean peninsula is dangero. [...] It is possible Kim could use the threat of nuclear weapons to attempt to force the United States to sign a peace treaty on North Korea’s terms.6 This would eventually lead to the withdrawal of U. [...] Thanks to the dynamic struggle waged by the army and people of the DPRK to carry out the strategic line of the party, a sure guarantee was provided for finally concluding the confrontation with the imperialists and the U. [...] The centerpiece of an influence-based strategy is to convince North Koreans, particularly the elites, that it is possible for them to have a beneficial future after the Kim regime Should the regime collapse or a conflict erupt, North Korean elites need to believe that supporting U.