US Vice President Kamala Harris mistakenly praises 'Republic of North Korea' during DMZ trip. Here's what happened

During her travel to the Demilitarized Zone that separates the Korean Peninsula on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris made the error of praising the US partnership "with the Republic of North Korea", marring her high-profile excursion to the buffer zone amid escalating regional tensions.

Vice President Harris mispronounced South Korea's formal name, the Republic of Korea. She told reporters at the demilitarised zone that the United States enjoys a very vital partnership, which is an alliance with the Republic of North Korea.

An official version of her remarks, with the word "North" wiped out, was made public by the White House.


In light of growing rumors that US President Joe Biden plans to run for reelection in 2024, Ms. Harris' statements at the DMZ marked the conclusion of a four-day tour to Asia. They joined White House initiatives to enhance the vice president's foreign policy skills.

Since Donald Trump's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in 2019, Ms. Harris is the highest-ranking diplomat to visit the DMZ. As part of their diplomatic rites of passage, senior officials and politicians now make pilgrimages to the demarcation zone.

She swiftly corrected her mistake, saying that she cannot emphasize enough that the United States' commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea is ironclad. A ruthless regime and an illicit weapons program are all present in the North and pose a threat to peace & security.
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1. When did Donald Trump meet Kim Jong-un?
   Donald Trump met Kim Jong-un in 2019.
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   The rumors are that U.S. President Biden plans to run for reelection in 2024.