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Ed Markey: “Sanctions on North Korea should target the oppressive Kim regime and its dangerous nuclear ambitions—not its vulnerable…”

On the recordAugust 8, 2026
Sanctions on North Korea should target the oppressive Kim regime and its dangerous nuclear ambitions—not its vulnerable civilians who lack access to essential services and lifesaving care.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of sanctions on North Korean civilians.

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