North Korea policy is unlikely to change in the short-term, despite uncertainty surrounding the recent surprise victory of President-elect Donald J. Trump, long-time North Korea watcher Bruce Klingner told NK News during a November interview in Seoul.
Time is necessary for Trump to confirm key appointees, conduct a full policy review, and decide whether North Korea will be a major focus of policy or not, all factors that suggest a continuation of the status quo is likely for the immediate period ahead.
North Korea policy is unlikely to change in the short-term, despite uncertainty surrounding the recent surprise victory of President-elect Donald J. Trump, long-time North Korea watcher Bruce Klingner told NK News during a November interview in Seoul.
Time is necessary for Trump to confirm key appointees, conduct a full policy review, and decide whether North Korea will be a major focus of policy or not, all factors that suggest a continuation of the status quo is likely for the immediate period ahead.
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