EPISODE · May 20, 2022 · 47 MIN
Stakes high as Biden makes first Asian trip as President
from First Move with Julia Chatterley · host CNN Podcasts
President Joe Biden is in South Korea, kicking off his first trip to Asia since taking office. He joined the new South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl at a Samsung semiconductor plant. The main goal of his trip is to reassure America's Asian allies of its commitment to counter and contain China. The President is also bracing for the possibility of a nuclear test by North Korea. Our coverage begins with CNN's Paula Hancocks in Seoul. Also in today's show: Rising recession fears -- how great is the risk? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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President Joe Biden is in South Korea, kicking off his first trip to Asia since taking office. He joined the new South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl at a Samsung semiconductor plant. The main goal of his trip is to reassure America's Asian allies of its commitment to counter and contain China. The President is also bracing for the possibility of a nuclear test by North Korea. Our coverage begins with CNN's Paula Hancocks in Seoul. Also in today's show: Rising recession fears -- how great is the risk? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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