Sangsoo Lee
In her acceptance speech as the Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris strongly opposed authoritarian leaders, specifically stating she would not "cozy up" to dictators like North Korea's Kim Jong Un. She criticized Donald Trump for his willingness to engage with such leaders and emphasized her commitment to U.S. democratic values and global leadership.
Despite her differing political views from Trump, Harris's will to resolve North Korea's nuclear issue remains uncertain. She might continue a policy of strategic patience while focusing more on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. However, North Korea's advancing nuclear missile technology, potentially accelerated by Russia, poses a growing threat to the U.S., and the risk of nuclear proliferation in Northeast Asia is increasing. Given this situation, Harris may soon be compelled to address these threats directly, beyond merely increasing deterrence with allies. The question remains whether Harris will consider a more proactive approach, balancing deterrence with diplomacy to manage the growing nuclear risks in the region.
Pyongyang’s Opening up
North Korea has recently shown tentative signs of re-engaging with the international community beyond its close ties with China and Russia, following four years of isolation due to COVID-19. Its participation in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games marked a return to the global stage, along with inviting European and American professors to teach at Pyongyang University of Science and Technology. Additionally, Swedish diplomats are expected to return to Pyongyang soon to resume their work.
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