The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval.
Category: North Korea
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Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
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Trump’s Overture to North Korea Strains Alliance With the South
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South.
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How the State Department’s Travel Advisory System Works
The U.S. assigns safety rankings to many countries, giving guidance to Americans considering trips abroad. Here is how that information is compiled and updated.
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How the U.S. State Department’s Travel Advisory System Works
The U.S. assigns safety rankings to many countries, giving guidance to Americans considering trips abroad. Here is how that information is compiled and updated.
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British American Tobacco Pays U.S. $635 Million for North Korea Cigarette Scheme
Prosecutors in the United States said the firm secretly did business with North Korea through an intermediary, violating sanctions. The company apologized.
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Dark Tourism: Destinations of Death, Tragedy and the Macabre
The New York Times – Travel:Travelers who use their off time to visit places like the Chernobyl nuclear plant or current conflict zones say they no longer want a sanitized version of a troubled world.
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When a Country’s Cuisine Becomes a Cultural Export
The New York Times – T Magazine:South Korea has sought to protect and enshrine its national dishes — while also sharing its wonders with the world.