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.

“In any negotiations with North Korea, we must proceed with great skepticism given our past experiences. I would consider targeted sanctions relief to improve the lives of the North Korean people if the regime