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April 7, 2022

Manning in VOA: Experts: North Korea’s nuclear warning likely to toughen Washington-Seoul stance

By Atlantic Council

On April 7, Robert Manning was quoted in a Voice of America article on the impact of recent North Korean behavior on the strength of the US relationship with South Korea.

“Experts think Suh’s remarks reveal frustration with North Korea’s continuing to dial up tension despite Moon’s diplomatic overtures and peace efforts since taking office in May 2017…Robert Manning, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, said Suh’s remarks reflect ‘a sense of exasperation that the response to President Moon’s persistent calls for dialogue is only insults and missile tests.'”

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