Star power of dictator’s sister has risen after appearances at 2018 Winter Olympics, two nuclear summits and as a signatory in state media.
U.S. North Korea envoy calls on Pyongyang to return to talks
The top U.S. diplomat for North Korea urged Pyongyang to return to diplomatic engagement as it prepares to hold its Eighth Party Congress in January.
US deputy secretary of state says North Korea ‘squandered’ opportunity to improve relations
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun Thursday said North Korea “squandered” opportunities to engage with the United States and improve relations.
South Korea to criminalize sending leaflets into North Korea, bowing to regime
Opposition slams “disgraceful submission” to Kim Jong Un’s sister, while human rights group say the Moon government is stifling free speech.
North Korea Wasted Chance to Improve Relations Under Trump, U.S. Envoy Says
Pyongyang squandered an opportunity to fundamentally reinvent its relationship with the United States during Donald Trump’s presidency, Washington’s top North Korea envoy said on Thursday, adding he …
Biden Must Follow Trump’s Lead on North Korea But Include South Korea, Experts Say
“Donald Trump has opened up something and if you use it well, it could result in something that’s meaningful,” a former State Department senior adviser who specialized in North Korea, told Newsweek.
North Korea says South may ‘pay dearly’ for doubting its claim to be Covid-free
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korea’s leader, accuses Seoul of seeking to damage political ties by questioning claim to not have any coronavirus cases …
South Korea questions Pyongyang’s claims to be virus-free
North KoreaThe sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has lambasted South Korea’s foreign minister for casting doubt over Pyongyang’s claim that the country has no coronavirus cases. North …
Japan Plans Its Own Missiles Able to Hit North Korea
Japan plans to develop its own missiles capable of reaching North Korea, part of a defense buildup that would give Tokyo the ability to strike if it anticipates an attack.
U.S. should freeze North Korea’s nuclear program before pursuing denuclearization, think tank says
After getting an “interim freeze deal,” CSIS’ Victor Cha said the U.S. should then try to “transform the political relationship” with North Korea.