Weak Multilateral Response Escalates Nuclear North Korea

Dr. Hoo Chiew Ping, Senior Lecturer, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

31-May-22 07:30

Weak Multilateral Response Escalates Nuclear North Korea

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North Korea recently launched its 17th missile test this year, hours after US President Joe Biden departed the region after a 5-day visit. With growing concern that North Korea is considering a seventh nuclear test, what options does the international community have to respond to the security threat? We discuss the situation in North Korea with Dr. Hoo Chiew Ping of UKM.

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