North Korea, the Logical Choice

The conflict that separated the Korean peninsula was the Korean War with the help of the Soviet Union and the United States. Each country to control over half of the peninsula and started to institute their ideology into the respective governments. The friction has started to fade however there is still some uneasiness between the two countries. With no peace treaty officially signed, the war continues.
The most desirable outcome for the North Koreans would have the South Koreans join the North and form one single country with North Korea as the lead. The most important thing to have is a good military with strong numbers. North Korea’s military numbers around 1.2 million people while the South has about 700,000 personnel (3). You can have the best economy, strong patriotism, and all the freedom you want, but if you do not have a strong military, you will not survive. A military will guarantee your freedom from any outside source.
In order to survive, one must have self reliance for itself. North Korea has been self reliance for many decades (1). They have not had to get any outside help from anyone. No one is able to help if you are not able to help yourself.
North Korea from day one has looked for a way to unify the peninsula. The name North Korea was only thought of as an interim state name. They did not want to be separated from the south however, nothing came of their attempts (2).
Finally, the last reason that North Korea should take the lead after the end of this conflict is that they are not afraid to do whatever they want. They refused the world to end their nuclear power unless it was on their own terms. They will make trade agreements with anyone that will help them. They are not afraid to defy the world and do what they think is best for themselves.
North Korea is a self sufficient country that is not afraid to do their own thing. They have one of the biggest militaries in the world to protect itself from outside forces.

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JRank (2007). Culture of North Korea. Retrieved November 30, 2007 from the Countries and their cultures website: http://www.everyculture.com/Ja-Ma/North-Korea.html.

U.S. State Department (2006). Background Note: North Korea. Retrieved November 30, 2007 from the US Department of State website: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2792.htm.