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Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
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
Kim Yo Jong denies Trump-Kim contact, dismisses scale back of military drills
Leader’s sister says she knows ‘absolutely nothing’ of US-DPRK communication, denies Kyiv’s claims of new deployments
August 19, 2026
Trump courts Kim again, US-ROK drills shrink and a more confident North Korea
Shreyas Reddy explains why Washington is reaching out again and what Pyongyang may demand in return
August 19, 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 revives playbook on North Korea diplomacy, but Kim holds more cards now
Reduced military drills may reopen the door to talks, but Pyongyang has fewer incentives to engage than in 2018
August 18, 2026
North Korea-China trade continues to slip as imports fall for third month
July trade dropped to $229.4 million, even as DPRK exports rebounded following two months of decline
August 18, 2026
Russia to unveil monument for North Korean soldiers in fall: defense chief
The unveiling is set to come amid Russia-DPRK’s comprehensive promotion of combat ties with awards and documentary films
August 18, 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
North Korea imposes Ebola-related travel restrictions on foreign tourists
New rules cover 11 African states and France as Pyongyang steps up precautions against the deadly virus
August 17, 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
