US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea



Opinion US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea Allies’ focus on deterrence and sanctions only fuels tit-for-tat actions and makes peninsula a more dangerous place Gabriela Bernal May 9, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean and U.S. flags, April 26, 2023 \| Image: The White House via Flickr The following article is an opinion piece by Gabriela Bernal, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of North Korean Studies. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News. Seoul and Washington appear to be on the same page regarding North Korea, prioritizing hard defense measures over talks and engagement. The allies reaffirmed this at their recent summit, where presidents Yoon Suk-yeol and Joe Biden agreed to strengthen deterrence efforts aimed at preventing a North Korean nuclear or missile attack. But this military-first approach is not conducive to lasting peace © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea

Allies’ focus on deterrence and sanctions only fuels tit-for-tat actions and makes peninsula a more dangerous place

Gabriela Bernal May 9, 2023

US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea

South Korean and U.S. flags, April 26, 2023 | Image: The White House via Flickr

The following article is an opinion piece by Gabriela Bernal, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of North Korean Studies. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.

Seoul and Washington appear to be on the same page regarding North Korea, prioritizing hard defense measures over talks and engagement. The allies reaffirmed this at their recent summit, where presidents Yoon Suk-yeol and Joe Biden agreed to strengthen deterrence efforts aimed at preventing a North Korean nuclear or missile attack.

But this military-first approach is not conducive to lasting peace

US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea

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