Podcasts about Korean Peninsula

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: North Korea test-fired 2 more ballistic missiles overnight, just 2 days after launching an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan. The US reacted quickly moving a Navy aircraft carrier strike group into the waters off of the Korean Peninsula. Protests in Iran, following the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini detained by the country's morality police, have stretched into a third week. Independent Journalist, Mary Mohammadi, a native of Iran now living in the United States, joins to talk about the protests and what the people in Iran are saying is happening over there. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is dealing with some bad news on the economic front. Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are slashing the amount of oil they deliver to the global economy. Before the president flew off for a tour of IBM, he was asked about the oil production cut by OPEC+. And a political candidate in Louisiana has released a campaign ad that features the birth of her second child. She uses the birth to highlight her support for abortion. Dr. Grazie Christie, joins to explain why she says that abortion is not more safe than giving birth and shares some of the data she found. Finally this evening, the Vatican released the full itinerary for Pope Francis' trip to Bahrain. EWTN News Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn, joins to tell us about this announcement of the upcoming papal trip. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

We start with breaking news out of Thailand, where several children have been killed in a shooting at a childcare center. Tensions are building in the Korean Peninsula - we'll bring you the latest. In the US, a federal appeals court says the DACA program is unlawful. A family of 4 has been found dead in California, days after they were abducted at gunpoint. And, Russian hackers have claimed responsibility for taking some US state government sites offline.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Last updated : 2022.10.05 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world. On today's episode, Tesla founder Elon Musk is going ahead with his offer to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share. The proposed deal matches the price Mr Musk made to the social platform in April.   South Korea and the US have fired missiles into the sea in response to North Korea's launch of a missile over Japan for the first time in five years. The missiles were fired into the East Sea between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.   US actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie detailed abuse claims against Brad Pitt in a court filing. The descriptions were contained in a cross-complaint Jolie filed in their dispute over a French home and winery they co-owned.   A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Khowy in Iran's West Azerbaijan, with no initial reports of damage. The quake was about 11.6 kilometres from the village of Khowy and at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Talks between the U.S. and North Korea have been stalled for years. During that time, Pyongyang has resumed ballistic missile testing and Seoul and Washington have restarted large-scale joint military drills. DPRK leader Kim Jong Un himself said he would never again participate in denuclearization talks. To Christine Ahn and Colleen Moore of Women Cross DMZ, a women-led organization that advocates for peace on the Korean Peninsula, the way through this impasse is simple: end the Korean War. Ahn and Moore join the NK News podcast to discuss what they call the “forever war,” what makes the armistice agreement fundamentally insufficient, multilateral support for a new approach to Pyongyang, how a flooded river in Korea helped inspire their organization and more. Christine Ahn (​​@christineahn) is the executive director at Women Cross DMZ, and Colleen Moore (@cmoo11_) is the advocacy director. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

Last updated : 2022.10.04 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

US and South Korea test-fire four missiles off east coast of Korean Peninsula in response to North Korea. Listen for more details.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: While speaking at the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum in Washington D.C., Vice President Kamala Harris stated that the Biden Administration should distribute Hurricane Ian disaster relief based on “equity”—prioritizing “our lowest income communities and our communities of color.” Are Democrats attempting to use Hurricane Ian to push their equity agenda and extreme green policies? Stupid Clip of the Day: While visiting the Korean Peninsula's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Vice President Kamala Harris mistakenly touted the United States' “important relationship” and “alliance” with North Korea…what? Dr. Marty Makary—Professor at Johns Hopkins University & author of the book “The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care—and How to Fix It”—joins the show to talk about a new study published by The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicating that trace amounts of the COVID-19 vaccine are present in the breast milk of new mothers. Dr. Makary also weighs-in on a startling new California law that is designed to restrict doctors from spreading anything lawmakers determine is “misinformation.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (10/03/2022): Kamala Harris Advocates for Equity-Based Hurricane Relief 3:00pm- While speaking at the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum in Washington D.C., Vice President Kamala Harris stated that the Biden Administration should distribute Hurricane Ian disaster relief based on “equity”—prioritizing “our lowest income communities and our communities of color.” Are Democrats attempting to use Hurricane Ian to push their equity agenda and extreme green policies? 3:25pm- Stupid Clip of the Day: While visiting the Korean Peninsula's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Vice President Kamala Harris mistakenly touted the United States' “important relationship” and “alliance” with North Korea…what? 3:40pm- Dr. Marty Makary—Professor at Johns Hopkins University & author of the book “The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care—and How to Fix It”—joins the show to talk about a new study published by The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicating that trace amounts of the COVID-19 vaccine are present in the breast milk of new mothers. Dr. Makary also weighs-in on a startling new California law that is designed to restrict doctors from spreading anything lawmakers determine is “misinformation.” Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is On Birth Control…And She Wants Everyone to Know About It 4:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & author of “Taboo: 10 Facts You Can't Talk About”—joins the show to talk about his most recent research article, “A Requiem for Black Lives Matter.” In the piece, Dr. Reilly analyzes data and arrives at the conclusion that the BLM movement did not result in substantial, positive change. Alarmingly, serious crime in America's biggest cities has skyrocketed since the movement began. 4:25pm- Stupid Clip of the Day: President Joe Biden proclaims that Kamala Harris won't be the last female Vice President…he also challenged Republicans to a fight… 4:35pm- Non-Stop Talk for an Hour…Well, Almost an Hour: During a House Oversight Committee hearing on abortion, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) made several outlandish claims. First, she stated that “forcing people to give birth” was a form of employment conscription—she went on to describe, in detail, the type of birth control she is currently using. But who is having children against their will? And, perhaps more importantly, why do we have to hear about AOC's birth control?! 4:50pm- In a new USA Today editorial, opinion contributor Mary Vought documents how “parents were demonized for demanding schools reopen”—however, it turns out, according to National Center for Education Statistics, parents were right to be worried about remote learning's impact on education. Supreme Feud? Elena Kagan Criticizes Dobbs Decision, Alito Defends the Court 5:00pm- While speaking at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan alluded to the court's recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization—stating: “The very worst moments have been times when judges have essentially reflected one party's or one ideology's set of views in their legal decisions.” During another recent speech, she suggested that in order to maintain legitimacy, the court should more closely mirror public sentiment. 5:10pm- In response to Vice President Kamala Harris' statement that the Biden Administration should distribute Hurricane Ian disaster relief based on “equity”, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' office rebuked Harris and emphasized that relief will be distributed based upon need—not race or gender. 5:15pm- While speaking at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health prior to Hurricane Ian making landfall, President Joe Biden warned the oil industry against using a natural disaster to boost prices. 5:40pm- Nate Hochman—Staff Writer at National Review—joins the show to discuss his article, “Federal Judge Vows to Stop Hiring Law Clerks from Yale Law School.” Judge James C. Ho of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has pledged that he will no longer hire clerks from Yale Law School due to the school's intolerance towards political debate and active censorship of speakers on campus. Judge Ho stated: “I would contend that cancel culture is one of the leading reasons why citizens no longer trust a wide variety of once-leading institutions.” 5:55pm- 83-year-old Democratic State Senator, a grandmother, Toby Ann Stavisky's Twitter account was used to “like” several pornographic images—the Senator and her chief of staff both denied being the ones who “liked” the X-rated material. New Zealand Prime Minster Implores the UN to Restrict Speech on Social Media 6:10pm- While appearing on MSNBC, Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate John Fetterman offered an awkward retort to Chris Hayes' greeting. 6:35pm- Colonel Barney Barnum (USMC Medal of Honor Recipient) and Jerry Conner (MC-LEF Philadelphia Committee Member) join the show to talk about the 2022 Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation Philadelphia Gala on Saturday, October 22nd at Rivers Casino. Information about the event can be found here: https://www.mclefphila.org/events-overview 6:50pm- While speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden compared unrestricted freedom speech on social media platforms to “weapons of war” and implored members of the U.N. to take the threat seriously—ultimately advocating for a governmentally established restriction on speech. 6:55pm- Who Won Social Media? + Zeoli's Final Thought

Last updated : 2022.10.03 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

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Hour 2 -  Local attorney, Kristi Fulnecky, joins Nick Reed this morning. Here's what they cover: President Biden asked for the late Rep. Jackie Walorski to identify herself at a Washington event Wednesday, forgetting that the Indiana Republican died in a car crash last month. The White House was asked about this. "She was on his mind, she was top of mind for the president," according to press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. VP Harris made an unfortunate gaffe during her speech at the Korean Peninsula's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Thursday, saying that the United States has a "strong alliance" with "the Republic of North Korea." Do you remember when Biden claimed the best way to combat a hurricane? Get a vaccine! The Louisiana State University senior who was fatally shot while sitting in her car Friday morning appears to be the victim of a random attack. Netflix is no longer using the LGBTQ tag on its controversial series about deranged serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer following a furious backlash. U.K.-based airline Virgin Atlantic announced Wednesday that its flight crew will no longer be required to wear gendered uniforms.

Vice President Kamala Harris made an unfortunate gaffe during her speech at the Korean Peninsula's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Thursday, saying that the United States has a "strong alliance" with "the Republic of North Korea." Wildlife officers on Wednesday were tracking a mountain lion that attacked a 7-year-old boy and prompted the closure of a sprawling Southern California park, authorities said. Newly obtained images from Rikers Island have shed more light on the deplorable conditions inside the troubled jail system. News anchor Kyla Galer hit the streets to report on Hurricane Ian for local affiliate NBC2 — but it was the condom stretched over the microphone she carried that suddenly became the news.The gender reveal trend strikes again: A couple in Brazil is facing scrutiny after a viral video on Instagram showed them revealing the gender of their baby by dying a waterfall blue. Brazil's environment authority is now investigating the incident according to local media outlets. As inflation weighs on the public , 71% of workers claimed their salary and wage growth is being outpaced by a rise in the cost of living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last updated : 2022.09.29 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Ms. Jenny Town, Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center and Director of Stimson's 38 North Program, to discuss Vice President Harris' visit to Korea on September 29th, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and how the war in Ukraine and the situation in Taiwan Strait affect Korean policy and North Korean calculations.

Last updated : 2022.09.28 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

North Korea is one of the hardest targets for U.S. intelligence, and the country's border closure since 2020 has only increased the difficulty. State propaganda remains one of the only ways to learn about the regime and what's happening in the country. A former analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency, Soo Kim has been working to understand the Kim Jong Un regime for over a decade. This week, she joins the NK News Podcast about her time at the CIA and what the U.S. government knows — and doesn't know — about North Korea. She talks about hierarchies in Pyongyang, what Kim Jong Un prioritizes, what the next decade may look like on the Korean Peninsula and more. Soo Kim (@mllesookim) is a policy analyst at the RAND Corporation focused on national security and policy issues in the Indo-Pacific. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

Last updated : 2022.09.27 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

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September 20: Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, MartyrsNineteenth centuryMemorial; Liturgical Color: RedPatron Saints of KoreaTheir martyrdom for a new faith caused the Christian sun to rise in KoreaCatholicism was not originally brought to the isolated Korean Peninsula by celibate missionaries who trekked over its remote borders or who landed on its far shores from the outside. Instead, native Korean intellectuals had heard interesting ideas and had read intriguing books imported from nearby China about a new faith. These diplomats, professors and poets went in search of the Church. They crossed their own borders to speak with Jesuit priests in Beijing. The Koreans dialogued with the Jesuits, read their works, witnessed the celebration of the sacraments, and saw the Chinese Church in action. One of these Korean scholars, a man named Yi-Sung-hun, was baptized as Peter in Beijing in 1784 by a French missionary. Newly minted in Christ, with a convert's fervor, Peter filled his baggage with catechisms, crucifixes, statues, rosaries, and images of the Virgin Mary and headed back to Korea excited to unpack the new faith for all to see. Peter baptized some of his friends and together they formed the first community of Catholics in Korea. They met in a house where sits, today, the Cathedral of Myeongdong.The evangelization of Korea dawned as a thoroughly lay initiative. And once the Catholic seed was planted in Korean soil, it first grew slowly among scholars but then more steadily among the larger populace over time. Today's feast commemorates the official persecution that burned hot, then cold, then hot, for decades as those first Christian seeds germinated. As the Church grew like a plant, it protruded too high over the land and was repeatedly cut down in the bloody harvest commemorated today. Hundreds of martyrs, mostly lay men and women, but some French missionary bishops and priests as well, were murdered by successive Korean governments throughout the last decade of the eighteenth century and throughout the nineteenth for the crime of being baptized Catholics. They posed no other threat.Paul Chŏng Ha-sang was a nobleman whose father and brother were martyred. Sacrifice was in his genes. Paul traveled to Beijing nine times, pleading for the Chinese Church to send priests to the lay-led Korean Church. Along with others, he sent a letter to Pope Pius VII describing the plight of the Korean faithful. Once clandestine priests began to arrive regularly in the 1830s, Paul would go to the Korean border to escort them to the communities of the faithful and lodge them in his own home. Paul was executed in 1839. His mother and sister were killed shortly after him.Father Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn was the very first native-born Korean priest. He departed Korea in 1837 for the Portuguese settlement of Macau to complete his seminary studies. He was ordained by a French missionary bishop in Shanghai in August 1845. He then guided back to Korea the same bishop and a French priest. His priestly ministry would be to die. He was arrested less than a year after his ordination. The authorities were so impressed with his personal bearing, education, and linguistic abilities that they agonized over whether he should be executed. They wrestled with their consciences, but their consciences, in the end, lost. Father Andrew was beheaded at the age of twenty-six in September 1846.The struggle to establish an organized Church structure in Korea was brutal. Today's martyrs, whose names are all known and about whom basic facts are verified, stand in the fore. Yet behind them stand, faceless and nameless, thousands of other martyrs known to God alone. They perished by the sword, by crucifixion, in prison, or of starvation, rather than renounce their Christian faith when faced with certain torture and death. The Catholic Church in South Korea today is immense and vibrant, fully Korean and fully Catholic. The Church in North Korea does not effectively exist, and martyrs may still be dying there today, squeezed to death in the iron grip of its dictators. The story of the Korean Church is one of daring, one of steely courage, but one of tears. Only in 1886 did the century of persecution end, with a French-Korean treaty. Pope Saint John Paul II canonized Father Andrew Kim, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and 101 other Korean martyrs on May 6, 1984, at a Mass in Seoul, South Korea. It was, at that time, the largest gathering of humanity in the history of the Korean peninsula. The martyrs' blood was fertile.Holy Korean martyrs, known and unknown, we implore your powerful intercession in heaven. Give us half your courage, a quarter of your daring, and just one percent of your faith. With that we can emulate you in the easy circumstances of today, where we suffer metaphorically, but rarely in our bodies.

Last updated : 2022.09.19 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

Last updated : 2022.09.18 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

In this week's update we look at the curious situation surrounding an exploding shipping case at the virtual reality center at Northeastern University in Boston, as well as provide an update on events in Ukraine and on the Korean Peninsula. An expanded written version of this report can be found within our weekly Threat Journal email newsletter. You can subscribe for FREE by simply visiting https://www.ThreatJournal.com . A link to this issue will immediately be sent to you via email.AlertsUSA Homepagehttp://www.AlertsUSA.com – (Emergency Alerts for Mobile Devices) Now in our 20th year!AlertsUSA on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alertsusaAlertsUSA on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/alertsusaThreat Journal on Gettrhttps://gettr.com/user/threatjournalThreat Journal on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/threatjournalThreat Journal Homepage (For Daily News)https://www.ThreatJournal.com

Last updated : 2022.09.17 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

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North Korea is a small country, with a tiny economy and rigid political system, squeezed between much larger, richer nations. And yet its nuclear weapons allow it to dominate discourse about the region, give it a seat at the table with the U.S. and propel leader Kim Jong Un to front-page headlines.  To Dr. Sung-Yoon Lee, assistant professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, this is particularly chilling because North Korea has used this influence to sponsor terrorism, proliferate weapons and launder money, all while oppressing its own people and depriving them of aid and support from the international community. On this episode of the NK News Podcast, Lee (@sungyoonlee1) discusses why he opposed summits with Kim Jong Un, the struggle for Korean legitimacy between North and South, why the phrase “denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula” is fundamentally flawed, how North Korea seeks to change the status quo and his forthcoming book “The Sister,” about Kim Yo Jong. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

Last updated : 2022.09.13 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

Korea24 – 2022.09.13 (Tuesday) News Briefing: The Korean Netflix series "Squid Game" made history by becoming the first non-English series to win two major Emmy Awards, going to lead actor Lee Jung-jae and director Hwang Dong-hyuk. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: On Thursday, North Korea passed a new law declaring itself a nuclear weapons state. The law also enshrines the right to use preemptive nuclear strikes to protect itself. This comes despite the Yoon administration’s promise of a “bold initiative” in return for denuclearization. To get some expert analysis on what this new law means for the peace process on the Korean Peninsula, we have joining us on the line Professor Robert Kelly from Pusan National University. Korea Trending with Jenny Suh: 1. 750,000 people are expected to visit Westminster Hall from Wednesday to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II, who died last Thursday. (여왕 관 일반에 처음 공개…“75만 운집, 비상계획 수립”) 2. A DP lawmaker has submitted a bill to ban out-of-hours work messages and calls, in order to promote a better work-life balance. (퇴근 후 업무카톡 금지법 발의) 3. Football Head Coach Paulo Bento has announced the men’s national team roster for friendly matches against Costa Rica and Cameroon later this month. (벤투 감독 9월 A매치 명단 발표, 이강인 합류) Touch Base In Seoul: In April, the Korean Basketball League (KBL) expanded its "Asian Player Quota" system to include players from the Philippines. Among the first players signed was Filbasket MVP Justin Gutang, who joined the Changwon LG Sakers. He joins us via video to tell us about his story, his goals for the upcoming season and what we can expect from him and his compatriots. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Dong Sun-hwa reports on the first “KCON” event to be held in Saudi Arabia from September 30 to October 1. - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features Kim Hae-yeon’s preview of the Royal Culture Festival, which will kick off on October 1 at four royal palaces in Seoul.

Last updated : 2022.09.12 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

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Korea24 – 2022.09.02 (Friday) News Briefing: Typhoon Hinnamnor, the year’s most powerful tropical storm, has changed course, and it is now expected to have a greater impact on the Korean Peninsula. (KOO Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis (Weekly Economy Review): Consumer prices in South Korea rose 5.7% on-year in August, but it was the first time in 7 months that the growth pace slowed. Economics Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea joins us to discuss whether the high inflation has peaked. He also gives his thoughts on the government's budget proposal for next year, which is up 5.2% but is the lowest on-year increase since 2017. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. South Korea’s first lunar orbiter, Danuri, has sent its first images on its way to the moon. (한국 첫 달탐사선 '다누리'가 130만㎞ 상공서 촬영한 지구와 달) 2. The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency announced that it discovered 62 foreign fire ants at a cargo container storage yard in Incheon. (인천항서 맹독성 해충 '붉은불개미' 60여 마리 발견…긴급방제 실시) 3. The KBS Symphony Orchestra launched "Digital K-Hall”, an online platform where pictures and videos of its concerts can be viewed free of charge. (KBS교향악단 과거 공연, 온라인으로 무료로 즐긴다) Movie Spotlight: The colorful, 80’s nostalgia action film “Seoul Vibe (서울대작전)”, starring Yoo Ah-in, was released on Netflix last week. We review the film with critic Jason Bechervaise, as well as “6/45 (육사오)”, a comedy-caper starring Go Kyoung-pyo about soldiers on the inter-Korean border, which has been a surprise box office hit. Next Week From Seoul with Richard Larkin: - South Korea will celebrate Chuseok, one of the biggest holidays of the year next Saturday, with the holiday running from next Friday. - Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, has been asked to appear for questioning by the prosecution next Tuesday. - Daily rush-hour subway protests from the Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (SADD) will continue in Seoul from Monday.

How far should the U.S. go to protect its allies, and can South Korea do more to protect itself without outside help? Doug Bandow (@Doug_Bandow), a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, has spent decades considering this equation and has come to believe the U.S.-ROK alliance needs serious reimagination, starting with the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Korean Peninsula. Bandow says South Korea is rich and powerful enough to carry its own water, and that the U.S. can have a more effective foreign policy — in Asia and elsewhere — by understanding when and where to use force, and where to retrench itself. On this episode of the NK News Podcast, Bandow and host Jacco Zwetsloot also discuss the China-Taiwan issue, whether Beijing would really intervene in case of a second Korean War, the upshot of multipolarity, the limits of extended deterrence against North Korea and the merits of a South Korean nuclear program. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.