"Kim Jong Un's Dual Strategy: Defensive and Offensive Moves Amid Rising Korean Peninsula Tensions"
Kim Jong Un's recent aggressive actions, including missile tests and war threats against South Korea, are seen as attempts to deflect attention from domestic issues, such as a recent train accident that resulted in hundreds of deaths and ongoing food and energy shortages. Facing discontent and protest over government policies, Kim is using war rhetoric to create uncertainty and manipulate beliefs about external threats being greater than domestic problems. This strategy aims to influence international relations and political dynamics in both the U.S. and South Korea, ultimately serving to maintain Kim's grip on power.