1. North Korea Foreign Policy

3. Background – North Korea United States
Massive military parade to show strength, propaganda for citizens
President Trump and VP Pence traveled to South Korea
Missile tests – failed nuclear tests
26,000 military personnel stationed in S. Korea
Attempting to “shrink” nuclear technology to put on a warhead
Trump and Kim met in June 2018 and January 2019
Largest test to date
Suspending nuclear testing (ICBMs) prior to meeting with US and South Korea.
June: Declared victory and that N. Korea would get rid of nuclear weapons
Threatened nuclear war with U.S.
January: Walked away from talks, Kim wouldn’t get rid of nuclear program
Hurt by current economic sanctions
Discussions of support for neighbors (S. Korea, China, Japan)
Evidence of resuming testing
Statements on Twitter
Saber rattling
Preemptive strikes

5. Show me your timeline TODAY!
Key Events
Use the following websites to create a timeline of the most important things that have happened between the United States and North Korea.
Minimum of 10 events
orthkorea-timeline.html
Show me your timeline TODAY!

6. Research
You and your group need to come up with a plan to address North Korea.
You will present this plan to the President in the Situation Room.
You will turn in your completed plan. See the handout for questions to consider when creating your plan.
After listening to all the plans, the class will critique plans and decide which is the best for the country and the world.

7. Schedule 5/1 Wednesday – Timeline 5/2 Thursday – Research
5/3 Friday – Research
5/6 Monday – Finalize plans
5/7 – Present foreign policy plans/Q&A, turn in FINAL version of plan, decide on final policy position (what action will the president take)