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Furthermore, the regional response involves a recalibration of policies by South Korea and its allies. Greater militarization and joint drills are intended as deterrence but risk sparking an escalation spiral. Both South Korea and the United States are cautious in not crossing the line into full-scale conflict but acknowledge the rising danger.

Future of Peace and Reunification

According to some experts, real peace on the Korean peninsula seems unlikely under current conditions. The persistent hostility and the complexity of inflamed tensions suggest that a genuine, peaceful reunification remains a distant dream. For many younger South Koreans, unification no longer necessarily entails political or economic integration but rather a desire to live without fear of conflict or invasion.