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Mintaro Oba

Mintaro Oba is a contributing analyst to NK Pro. He was worked as a political speechwriter and is a former Korea Desk Officer at the U.S. Department of State.

When tensions with North Korea are high, cool heads must prevail

Former Obama administration diplomat says "politics of pique" should not define Warmbier response

Mintaro ObaJune 26, 2017

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