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Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal is an analyst at NK News and NK Pro. She has a Ph.D. from the University of North Korean Studies, and her work has appeared in various media and online outlets.
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Opinion US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North KoreaAllies’ focus on deterrence and sanctions only fuels tit-for-tat actions and makes peninsula a more dangerous place The following article is an opinion piece by Gabriela Bernal, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of North Korean Studies. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |