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December 26, 2024

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B.R. Myers: Rodman visits were “disastrous” for Kim Jong Un

In interview on contemporary issues, Myers argues that Rodman-Kim meetings have negative impact

This year's visits by former NBA star Dennis Rodman to North Korea in February and September were "disastrous" for Kim Jong Un, says B.R Myers, associate professor of international studies at Dongseo University.

Speaking to NK News in an extended podcast interview, Myers argues that the decision to allow former NBA star Dennis Rodman to visit North Korea represented a serious blunder on the part of Kim Jong Un.

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