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Trump’s outreach, Seoul’s dilemma and lessons from decades inside the DPRK
Joon Ha Park talks the latest from Kim Yo Jong, while Mike Chinoy and Kathi Zellweger reflect on famine, aid and change
August 27, 2026
Kim Yo Jong’s latest tirade keeps South Korea out of its strategy for Trump
Her recent statements leave room for leader-level diplomacy with Washington but sidelines Seoul.
August 24, 2026
Kim Jong Un positioned in the driver’s seat as Trump races for a summit
Experts say the prospect of a meeting grows, but Pyongyang will demand sustained U.S. concessions long beforehand
August 20, 2026
Trump says he’ll meet Kim this year, despite Pyongyang denying communication
After DPRK's dismissal, South Korea’s Lee expressed hope that Trump’s push to reduce drills will open door for diplomacy
August 20, 2026
US-South Korea cuts military exercise length by half after Trump’s demand
The announcement comes days after Trump ordered to ‘substantially’ reduce the military drills
August 19, 2026
Trump says Kim Jong Un responded ‘positively’ to downsized military drill talk
North Korean state media omitted any mention of Trump’s overtures on Tuesday
August 18, 2026
Trump praises relationship with Kim Jong Un, reduces military drills with Seoul
U.S. directs Pentagon to scale back annual military exercises with ROK, cites Seoul’s unwillingness to help against Iran
August 17, 2026
North Korean attack could leave 76,000 unexploded shells in an hour
Think tank says South Korea could struggle with widespread explosive contamination in a major war
August 5, 2026
South Korea expands Cheongung-II missile shield against North Korean threats
Latest deployment enhances lower-tier ballistic missile defense while more systems are due this year
August 3, 2026
North Korea slams US Forces Japan expansion as Tokyo tests Tomahawk missile
Pyongyang claims US-Japan military integration is preparation for an Asia-Pacific conflict
July 31, 2026
