How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term



Analysis How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term Prospective national security advisor, CIA director and others have pushed hard line on DPRK, but also backed diplomacy Ifang Bremer \| Shreyas Reddy November 13, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON From left to right: John Ratcliffe, Mike Waltz, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth \| Images: U.S. government and Pete Hegseth's Facebook Page, edited by NK News Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump announced his picks for three key positions that will shape North Korea policy during his second term on Tuesday, in addition to reportedly settling on his choice for Washington’s top diplomat. On social media, Trump revealed that he has selected Mike Waltz as his prospective national security advisor, John Ratcliffe as Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director and Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Media reports also indicate Marco Rubio is likely to be named secretary of state. Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump announced his picks for three key positions that will shape North Korea policy during his second term on Tuesday, in addition to reportedly settling on his choice for Washington’s top diplomat. On social media, Trump revealed that he has selected Mike Waltz as his prospective national security advisor, John Ratcliffe as Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director and Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Media reports also indicate Marco Rubio is likely to be named secretary of state. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term

Prospective national security advisor, CIA director and others have pushed hard line on DPRK, but also backed diplomacy

Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy November 13, 2024

How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term

From left to right: John Ratcliffe, Mike Waltz, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth | Images: U.S. government and Pete Hegseth's Facebook Page, edited by NK News

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump announced his picks for three key positions that will shape North Korea policy during his second term on Tuesday, in addition to reportedly settling on his choice for Washington’s top diplomat.

On social media, Trump revealed that he has selected Mike Waltz as his prospective national security advisor, John Ratcliffe as Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director and Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Media reports also indicate Marco Rubio is likely to be named secretary of state.

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