US vice presidential runner Kamala Harris may support DPRK sanctions relief

Harris has made previous comments supporting partial sanctions relief in future US-North Korea negotiations

Kelly Kasulis August 12, 2020

Image: Kamala Harris - Gage Skidmore - Creative Commons

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris is officially running for vice president on Democratic Party frontrunner Joe Biden’s ticket after weeks of speculation, according to a series of announcements made by both candidates on Aug. 12.

If elected, her appointment could mark a meaningful change to the future of U.S.-North Korea policy — Harris previously spoke up in favor of the United States partially lifting sanctions against the DPRK.

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Kelly Kasulis

Kelly Kasulis is the Managing Editor of NK News, based in Seoul. She previously covered North and South Korea for Public Radio International, Al Jazeera English, Bloomberg Industry, Mic and many others. Follow Kelly on Twitter: @kasulisk.

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