What did South Korean media make of Donald Trump's UN speech?



Analysis What did South Korean media make of Donald Trump’s UN speech? Right-leaning media gave Trump extensive coverage, while the left opted for a domestic focus Rose Kwak September 20, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Edited by NK News U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations on Tuesday, in a typically bombastic speech in which he said North Korea, if it continued to threaten his country and its allies, would face "total destruction". The rhetoric was remarkable: Presidents have threatened North Korea in this way before, but coming from the unpredictable Donald Trump, in front of dozens of global leaders, it suggests the U.S. may increasingly be looking seriously towards military action. U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations on Tuesday, in a typically bombastic speech in which he said North Korea, if it continued to threaten his country and its allies, would face "total destruction". The rhetoric was remarkable: Presidents have threatened North Korea in this way before, but coming from the unpredictable Donald Trump, in front of dozens of global leaders, it suggests the U.S. may increasingly be looking seriously towards military action. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © 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 And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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What did South Korean media make of Donald Trump’s UN speech?

Right-leaning media gave Trump extensive coverage, while the left opted for a domestic focus

Rose Kwak September 20, 2017

What did South Korean media make of Donald Trump’s UN speech?

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U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations on Tuesday, in a typically bombastic speech in which he said North Korea, if it continued to threaten his country and its allies, would face "total destruction".

The rhetoric was remarkable: Presidents have threatened North Korea in this way before, but coming from the unpredictable Donald Trump, in front of dozens of global leaders, it suggests the U.S. may increasingly be looking seriously towards military action.

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