Political Comparison: Analysis of North Korea-South Korea Denuclearization Decision Making at a Bilateral Meeting Using Game Theory

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find out and analyze what is behind the conflict that can occur. This study uses an analytical method using game theory because it is appropriate to be used for policy decisions. The political situation on the Korean Peninsula was heating up due to mutual threatening actions by North Korea and the United States (US). South Korea, as an alliance of the US and neighboring North Korea, took action to propose a bilateral meeting with North Korea. Unexpectedly, North Korea accepted the offer which later resulted in the Panmunjom Declaration with content relating to denuclearization. Data obtained from the literature review. Game theory has broad benefits, from the start of forming a disarmament policy to political and economic negotiations. It can also explain why nuclear bombs were never used in war after World War II. The results of this study are that decision making is strongly influenced by the national interests of each group or country in conflict because it is related to the power possessed by that group or country, namely military capability, economic capability, prestige, and social conditions.