VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“absurd that the US appears to treat North Korea more respectfully than its ally South Korea”
The Hankook Ilbo · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
The Hankook Ilbo criticized Washington's perceived relative treatment of North Korea versus South Korea.
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