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A new day, a new sky.

[The East Asian stage awaits you! If you're ready, come and join us!]

In military circles, there's a fearsome nickname: "East Asian Monster Room."

This sounds like a term used to describe a high-difficulty level in a game.

This describes the region of East Asia.

Although the war has ended, the repercussions of the Yalta system continue.

The invisible shift of the Iron Curtain has replicated a Cold War-like standoff in the East Asia-Pacific region.

Any country located on this land, if placed in any other region of the world, would be capable of dominating a region.

But when they are all crammed under the same sky, there is mutual restraint and competition.

This has propelled East Asia into the ranks of the world's most concentrated and powerful military regions.

The cornerstone supporting this terrifying fighting power is, first and foremost, East Asia's unparalleled industrial strength.

This is the heart of global manufacturing.

China, Japan, and South Korea together contribute more than 40% of global industrial output.

【what does that mean?】

This means that once the shadow of war looms, these countries' massive civilian industrial machines can be rapidly and efficiently transformed into war machines under the drive of their national will.

[Unleashing military production capacity sufficient to strike fear into the hearts of any adversary!]

China is the only country in the world that possesses all industrial categories listed in the United Nations' industrial classification.

From the most basic screw to the most advanced aircraft engine, we can achieve self-sufficiency.

During World War II, the United States, with its industrial behemoth status, achieved a legendary feat of producing tens of thousands of aircraft and tanks annually.

Today, China's shipbuilding capacity is estimated to be 200 times that of the United States.

The total tonnage of warships launched each year even exceeds the entire size of the British Royal Navy.

[If a state of war is declared.]

[China's coastline is dotted with giant shipyards, aircraft manufacturing plants that roar day and night, and missile production lines operating at high speed.]

It will unleash unimaginable destructive power.

Despite being constrained by its pacifist constitution, Japan's military-industrial technology is incredibly advanced.

Giants like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries possess world-class technological reserves and manufacturing capabilities.

[It possesses the potential to rapidly convert production to advanced fighter jets, submarines, and missiles.]

[Its F-35A stealth fighters assembled domestically, and its Soryu-class submarines whose technology was exported to Australia.]

These are just the tip of the iceberg of its profound military industrial strength.

Some analysts believe that if Japan completely removes military restrictions, its military production capacity could easily rank among the top three in the world in a short period of time.

South Korea is a prime example of a "small country with a large military industry."

[Its independently developed equipment includes the K2 main battle tank, the K9 self-propelled howitzer, and the KF-21 stealth fighter.]

[It boasts advanced performance and has successfully entered the international market.]

Of particular note is South Korea's leading position in the global semiconductor supply chain.

This gives it a natural advantage in manufacturing high-end weapons in the era of information warfare.

Because modern advanced weapon systems all require powerful chips for support.

In addition to their strong industrial capabilities, East Asian countries generally possess a war mobilization capacity that is unique in the world.

[The region has widely implemented a compulsory military service system, or has established a highly comprehensive reserve force system.]

This enables the rapid mobilization of a formidable military force in times of crisis.

North Korea is an extreme example in this regard.

A nation that practices a "military-first" policy is like a giant military camp.

It maintains a standing army of approximately 120 million, with a reserve force exceeding 600 million, representing nearly a quarter of the total population.

[In the event of war, North Korea is fully capable of mobilizing an army comparable in size to that of the major belligerent nations during World War II within weeks!] [South Korea's highly developed reserve system should not be underestimated either.]

[In wartime, more than 400 million well-trained veterans can be quickly recalled.]

China possesses the world's largest standing army.

[It has also established what is possibly the world's largest militia and reserve system.]

[Most importantly, China demonstrated a strong national organizational and mobilization capacity.]

[The ability to mobilize national resources efficiently to respond to crises in a very short time.]

If this ability were applied to warfare, its effects would be even more terrifying.

Outside the sky.

Tang Dynasty.

While watching the video on the screen, Li Shimin said, "In the future, it is only natural that China will be a top power in East Asia."

"But what was unexpected was that the small country of Goryeo was actually one of the most powerful in the world."

"If Tianmu's words are true, then the East Asian monster room is indeed not nonsense."

"After all, the fact that China is standing here already raises the average level."

"If the remaining few small countries also have some strength."

"That is indeed a region that will shock the whole world."

Looking at military rankings, three of the top ten countries in global military spending are in East Asia.

Although Mongolia's military strength is relatively weak.

However, due to its unique geopolitical position with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council nearby, it enjoys the protection of two of them.

If we consider only conventional power in Europe, he would be a regional hegemon, with Britain, France, and Germany all having to bow to him.

If you put North Korea in Africa or the Middle East, it would definitely be the dominant power.

Even when compared to Israel, which is known as the "little hegemon of the Middle East,"...

Israel has approximately 18 active-duty troops and about 45 reservists.

North Korea's standing army alone numbers over 110 million.

If North Korea were to conduct a nationwide mobilization, its total military strength would be more than ten times that of Israel!

In terms of equipment, Israel certainly possesses advanced weaponry such as F-16 fighter jets, Apache attack helicopters, and the Iron Dome defense system.

However, North Korea has deployed more than 10,000 large-caliber artillery pieces.

[And the Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile, with a range exceeding 8000 kilometers and capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.]

This constitutes a devastating asymmetric strike force.

If a high-intensity conflict were to break out between the two sides, North Korea's saturation attack could instantly overload Israel's advanced defense systems.

[It might even render them incapable of effective retaliation.]

[A further discussion of Mossad, Israel's prized intelligence agency.]

[Their methods may seem too rudimentary compared to the powerful intelligence agencies like the North Korean State Security Ministry.]

[Israeli agents excel at operations such as wiretapping, surveillance, and targeted assassinations.]

This might only be considered "entry-level" operation in the history of North Korean intelligence operations.

The latter often plans and executes ruthless and shocking acts.

Its modus operandi prioritizes creating a powerful "audiovisual effect" and exerting strategic deterrence.

The comments section was filled with remarks:
"If North Korea were placed in Africa, it could unify the African continent."

"In comparison, Mexico has over 100 million people, yet its government forces have no tanks but two F-5 fighter jets."

North Korea is truly full of martial spirit!

"Having followed two powerful figures, one from the Soviet Union and one from China, how can you say he wasn't impressive?"

"If it weren't for North Korea's location, it would be a major power anywhere else. Unfortunately, in East Asia, it can only be a little brother." (End of Chapter)