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Kim Jong Un sends his clearest signal yet that he’s ready to meet Trump again
North Korean leader’s speech ahead of Trump’s trip to APEC could set the stage for another encounter at Panmunjom
September 22, 2025
North Korea bars Western businesses from fall trade fair, reversing course again
Only Chinese and Russians will be able to join October event as DPRK continues to shun economic ties with Europe
September 8, 2025
Once a pariah, Kim Jong Un flaunts powerful friends at China’s military parade
North Korean leader used his first multilateral event to align with bloc challenging the US in a polarized world
September 3, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un at China’s parade could be game-changer for peninsula diplomacy
Planned visit could revive ties with Beijing and even jump-start talks with US, especially if Trump decides to join
August 28, 2025
For North Korea, Trump’s summit silence on denuclearization speaks volumes
Pyongyang will likely welcome references to new US approach, while bristling at push to ‘modernize’ alliance with ROK
August 26, 2025
U.S. showcases dual F-35 variants in rare exercise as North tests new missiles
The stealth fighter jet can reach Pyongyang in as little as 11 minutes, able to travel at 1,200 miles per hour
August 25, 2025
Ahead of US-ROK summit, North Korea seeks to diminish Lee in Trump’s eyes
Kim Yo Jong’s mocking criticism of ROK leader makes clear that Pyongyang sees no role for Seoul in future talks
August 20, 2025
What Trump could do to entice North Korea to return to dialogue
Kim Yo Jong suggests openness to talks despite Russia ties, though experts say US will have to overhaul its approach
July 29, 2025
North Korea has named longtime diplomat as new ambassador to Austria: Sources
Sources say DPRK also set to appoint foreign ministry official as envoy to Germany but that Berlin may not approve
July 18, 2025
Six months in, Donald Trump’s North Korea strategy remains elusive as ever
Policy absence raises concern that US is asleep at the wheel even as the DPRK advances nuke program and ties with Russia
July 17, 2025
