Korea’s dilemma is overwhelming since policy makers have to face not only an imminent security threat including nuclear proliferation but also non-conventional threats, arising from Pyongyang’s economic crisis, famine, and environmental scarcity at the same time. It is significant that even after North Korea announced that it has possessed nuclear weapons, South Korea under President Roh Moo-hyun has continued to support dialogue and expand inter-Korea economic cooperation. However, his call for a softer approach toward the North created confusion at home by dividing the Korean society sharply into pro-Roh and anti-Roh lines. Moreover, his policy dramatically increased the level of confusion and discontent among those members of Bush administration over how to view and handle those threats from the North. South Korea works very hard to persuade the U.S. that it is necessary to look at the issue from Pyongyang’s perspective. In principle, President Bush agreed with South Korea President to resolve the North Korean nuclear standoff peacefully within the framework of the six-party talks. However, it is highly unlikely for President Bush to soften his stance against Kim Jong Il while North Korea keep refusing to participate in six-party talks. It is high time for international society to work together to create conditions that North Korea can possibly give up its nuclear options. Therefore, crisis management skills need to be brought in order to avoid future conflict on the Korean peninsula.