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How many bombs did the US drop on North Korea?
The U.S. dropped a total of 635,000 tons of bombs, including 32,557 tons of napalm, on Korea.
How much of North Korea destroyed the war?
During the campaign, conventional weapons such as explosives, incendiary bombs, and napalm destroyed nearly all of the country’s cities and towns, including an estimated 85 percent of its buildings.
Which country has the most nuclear weapons?
Russia
Nuclear Weapons, by Country
| Country | Total Warheads (2021) | \% of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 6,257 | 47.7\% |
| U.S. | 5,550 | 42.3\% |
| China | 350 | 2.67\% |
| France | 290 | 2.21\% |
Why does North Korea have nuclear weapons?
North Korea’s isolated dictators have long believed that nuclear weapons will ensure regime survival against U.S. military power, enabling it to unite the Korean Peninsula on its terms. Successive U.S. Administrations have tried various strategies to thwart the dangerous trajectory of the regime.
How can the United States defend against North Korea?
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas, the former deputy commander of US forces in South Korea, said the initial phases of any offensive against North Korea depend on American and South Korean planes being able to hit Kim’s nuclear facilities, military bases, chemical and biological weapons caches, radar systems, and missile defense arrays.
Will the North Korean nuclear crisis ever go away on its own?
There are, no doubt, problems and even crises in the world that go away on their own. The North Korean nuclear issue is not one of them.
How should the United States negotiate with China on North Korea?
First, Washington should make clear to Beijing that it will not re-enter a negotiation as long as China insists on maintaining at least 80\% to 85\% of North Korea’s trade. Second, the U.S. should get China to step up and pay directly for the denuclearization of North Korea.