Leadership
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North Korea’s top diplomat denounces US as threat to peace at Belarus forum
In rare speech, Choe Son Hui urges Eurasian states to unite against American ‘high-handedness’ and NATO ‘war machine’
October 29, 2025
Trump says he’ll ‘come back’ to meet Kim Jong Un soon, downplays missile test
US president casts doubts on last-minute meeting during trip to South Korea, saying his focus is on China talks
October 29, 2025
Trump, Takaichi reaffirm US-Japan defense ties aboard American aircraft carrier
Two leaders pledge to strengthen alliance in face of ‘unprecedented’ challenges due to North Korea and other threats
October 28, 2025
Trump tells families of Japanese abducted by North Korea that US is ‘with them’
President pledges to ‘do everything’ in his power to resolve issue as he pushes for a meeting with Kim Jong Un
October 28, 2025
US-North Korea summit prospects, a new envoy in Seoul and Kim’s cemetery visit
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses Trump’s imminent visit to South Korea and his desire to meet the DPRK leader
October 28, 2025
What the world lost when North Korea’s doors swung closed
Revisiting period when the DPRK felt within reach shows how much was taken for granted, and how quickly things change
October 28, 2025
North Korea and Russia blame ‘aggressive’ US-ROK alliance for tensions: Lavrov
DPRK media, in contrast, does not mention US amid Trump offers to meet Kim Jong Un this week
October 28, 2025
Kim Jong Un pays ‘high tribute’ to Chinese veterans of Korean War on anniversary
North Korean leader visits cemetery for fallen soldiers as two sides emphasize ‘friendship forged at cost of blood’
October 27, 2025
Trump says it’d be ‘easy’ to extend trip to meet Kim Jong Un and talk sanctions
US president offers to travel to North Korea to meet counterpart but says still no answer from Pyongyang
October 27, 2025
US names Kevin Kim, veteran of North Korea talks, as new acting envoy to Seoul
Appointment of interim charge d’affaires comes days before Trump to visit South Korea, seeking meeting with Kim Jong Un
October 27, 2025
