A top North Korean official visited the construction site of the new Pyongyang General Hospital ahead of an October deadline when the Korean Workers’ Party is expected to mark its 75th anniversary.
Pompeo says U.S. continuing to work to establish dialogue with North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday that Washington is continuing to work to establish dialogue with North Korea and is very hopeful the conversation can continue, though he declined …
YouTube shuts down North Korea channel for ‘violations’
At least one North Korea state-approved channel has been shut down on YouTube, with the Google subsidiary citing terms of service violations.
North Korea Talks Stall Despite Trump Overtures on New Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump this week suggested that North Korea could be open to another face-to-face summit to advance the long stalled nuclear talks that were supposed to be a hallmark diplomatic …
Japan’s defense minister warns of North Korea weapons advances
Japan’s defense minister said North Korea is making strides in weapons development and Tokyo needs to retain the capability to attack enemy bases.
U.S. Envoy Wraps up South Korea Visit Overshadowed by North Korea Tensions
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun was due to wrap up meetings with South Korean officials in Seoul on Thursday, before moving on to Japan in a trip overshadowed by stalled denuclearisation …
River near North Korea designated UNESCO Global Geopark
A South Korean river near the border with the North has been designated a UNESCO Global Geopark, according to local officials.
US envoy to North Korea issues rare public criticism of Pyongyang official amid stalled negotiations
The top U.S. official on North Korea accused a senior North Korean nuclear negotiator on Wednesday of being “locked in an old way of thinking,” days after the negotiator said Pyongyang won’t resume …
Don’t expect ‘anything’ from North Korea on stalled nuclear talks: CSIS
North Korea has signaled that it won’t meet U.S. President Donald Trump for further denuclearization talks unless he makes “major concessions,” says Michael Green from the Center for Strategic and …
U.S. Remains Ready to Resume Nuclear Talks With North Korea, Envoy Says
The U.S. stands ready to resume nuclear talks if North Korea is willing to make a deal, a top State Department official said, though Pyongyang has signaled it is in no mood to come back to the …