I think Russia and China do not want them to - it would threaten their diplomatic power over their Vassel states. If, say, Iran, had a nuke from North Korea, it would reduce Russian influence.
North Korea is severely restricted from flying their own flag on their own ships. North Korean ships are often refused entry to many ports around the world due to UN sanctions and can also be boarded by SK or US forces if they suspect the ship is being used to transport weapons of mass destruction. North Korea often just registers their ships in other countries or outright illegally flies other country’s flags to avoid inspection
You are right,but there might be a scenario that is somewhat “in between”.
Russia/China might either let NK provide (or do so themselves) a single nuke and might make sure they use it immediately - for a underground test.
This would lead to the world being “unsure” if they have more, they could make Trump and Bibi look pathetic, while the regime would be even more dependent on them, because they could call their bluff any day.
I think Russia and China do not want them to - it would threaten their diplomatic power over their Vassel states. If, say, Iran, had a nuke from North Korea, it would reduce Russian influence.
North Korea is severely restricted from flying their own flag on their own ships. North Korean ships are often refused entry to many ports around the world due to UN sanctions and can also be boarded by SK or US forces if they suspect the ship is being used to transport weapons of mass destruction. North Korea often just registers their ships in other countries or outright illegally flies other country’s flags to avoid inspection
You are right,but there might be a scenario that is somewhat “in between”. Russia/China might either let NK provide (or do so themselves) a single nuke and might make sure they use it immediately - for a underground test. This would lead to the world being “unsure” if they have more, they could make Trump and Bibi look pathetic, while the regime would be even more dependent on them, because they could call their bluff any day.