Book review: Robert R. King’s ‘Patterns of Impunity’



Evergreen Book review: Robert R. King’s ‘Patterns of Impunity’ The former Obama official convincingly argues why human rights should remain a top priority for Washington James Fretwell June 18, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News (file photo) The United States shouldn’t shy away from addressing human rights abuses when dealing with North Korea, Ambassador Robert R. King argues in his new book, “Patterns of Impunity: Human Rights in North Korea and the Role of the U.S. Special Envoy.” King, who served as Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues from Nov. 2009 to Jan. 2017, intertwines his experiences under the Obama administration with an overview of U.S. efforts to improve the lives of North Koreans since the country’s devastating famine in the 1990s. The United States shouldn’t shy away from addressing human rights abuses when dealing with North Korea, Ambassador Robert R. King argues in his new book, “Patterns of Impunity: Human Rights in North Korea and the Role of the U.S. Special Envoy.” King, who served as Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues from Nov. 2009 to Jan. 2017, intertwines his experiences under the Obama administration with an overview of U.S. efforts to improve the lives of North Koreans since the country’s devastating famine in the 1990s. 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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Book review: Robert R. King’s ‘Patterns of Impunity’

The former Obama official convincingly argues why human rights should remain a top priority for Washington

James Fretwell June 18, 2021

Book review: Robert R. King’s ‘Patterns of Impunity’

NK News (file photo)

The United States shouldn’t shy away from addressing human rights abuses when dealing with North Korea, Ambassador Robert R. King argues in his new book, “Patterns of Impunity: Human Rights in North Korea and the Role of the U.S. Special Envoy.”

King, who served as Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues from Nov. 2009 to Jan. 2017, intertwines his experiences under the Obama administration with an overview of U.S. efforts to improve the lives of North Koreans since the country’s devastating famine in the 1990s.