North Korea and Regional Security in the Kim Jong-un Era

Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Angelo State University, USA and a retired U.S. Marine. He is currently the President of the International Council on Korean Studies, and is the author or editor of five previous books and numerous articles.

• Preface 1. North Korea and Kim Jong-un: Analysis of a New Era in the Kim Dynasty 2. The North Korean Military in the Kim Jong-un Era 3. DPRK Provocations: Deterring the Cycle of Violence 4. Planning for the Future: How South Korea and the USA Will Deal with North Korean Collapse or Internal Crisis 5. The ROK Military: Ominous Future Scenarios Make Readiness and Capabilities Vital Policy Priorities 6. Conclusion