September 13, 2023

Dr. Duyeon Kim and the Kim Jong Un-Putin summit

Dr. Duyeon Kim joins BBC News to discuss Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin, and the summit's implications for South Korean security.

Watch the full interview from BBC News.

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