While North Korea’s nuclear arsenal is much smaller, persistent doubts about the regime’s sustainability make it a matter of grave concern. In the event of the regime’s collapse – a distinct possibility – it would be difficult to prevent the diversion of its assets, or even the use of its weapons.
虽然北朝鲜核武库规模很小，但对政权可持续性的疑虑却引发了人们强烈的忧虑。如果北朝鲜政权崩溃——这种可能性并不小——人们很难阻止转移核资产，甚至使用核武器。