The North Korean leader has previously shown little interest in renewed diplomacy with President Donald Trump, who met with him three times during his first term.
US eyes troop ‘flexibility’, increased defence spending in South Korea
Defense Secretary Hegseth says North Korea to remain main focus but US soldiers could be directed elsewhere in region.
Hegseth says U.S.-South Korea alliance will stay focused on North Korea
The United States will look at “flexibility” for U.S. troops stationed in South Korea to operate against regional threats, but the core of the alliance with Seoul will remain focused on deterring …
North Korea says its longtime ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam has died
The Korean Central News Agency said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the bier of Kim Yong Nam on Tuesday to express deep condolences over his death.
North Korea says former ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam dies
Kim Yong Nam, the only person outside of the ruling Kim family dynasty to serve as North Korea’s nominal head of state, has died, state media reported on Tuesday.
Japan’s new leader Takaichi says she wants to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she wants to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un – something no Japanese leader has done in more than 20 years.
Hegseth visits South Korea for talks on U.S. troops, tour of DMZ border
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits South Korea on Monday for talks expected to involve Washington’s goal of reshaping the role of U.S. troops in Korea in an evolving security environment and is also expected to visit the DMZ border with North Korea.
South Korea calls for greater Chinese efforts to bring North Korea back to talks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to make greater efforts to convince North Korea to return to talks. The appeal came as the two …
South Korea’s Lee asks China’s Xi for help engaging North Korea
Lee, who was elected in a snap election in June, has promised to strengthen ties with the United States and ease tensions with North Korea while not antagonising China.
North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles Hours Before Trump’s South Korea Summit
The launches follow North Korea’s tests of short-range ballistic missiles last week, which it said involved a new hypersonic weapon intended to bolster its nuclear deterrent.