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Cold shoulder: Why Kim Jong Un shunned his chance to reunite with Trump
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Cold shoulder: Why Kim Jong Un shunned his chance to reunite with Trump

With Russia at his back, the North Korean leader concluded the significant upsides of a meeting weren’t worth the risk

Cold shoulder: Why Kim Jong Un shunned his chance to reunite with Trump
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 30, 2025
Trump says he will ‘work very hard with Kim Jong Un’ to achieve Korean peace

Trump says he will ‘work very hard with Kim Jong Un’ to achieve Korean peace

US president and ROK counterpart Lee Jae-myung pledge to pursue diplomacy despite low prospects for Trump-Kim meeting

Trump says he will ‘work very hard with Kim Jong Un’ to achieve Korean peace
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy October 29, 2025
The US has adapted to new nuclear powers before. It can again with North Korea.
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The US has adapted to new nuclear powers before. It can again with North Korea.

Washington’s tacit acceptance of nuclear states when it serves its interests suggests Pyongyang need not be an exception

The US has adapted to new nuclear powers before. It can again with North Korea.
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal October 29, 2025
North Korea tests nuclear-capable cruise missiles on eve of Trump visit to South

North Korea tests nuclear-capable cruise missiles on eve of Trump visit to South

State media says launch of ‘strategic’ weapon from warship was show to ‘enemies,’ as DPRK silent on Kim-Trump meeting

North Korea tests nuclear-capable cruise missiles on eve of Trump visit to South
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2025
Trump, Takaichi reaffirm US-Japan defense ties aboard American aircraft carrier

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

Trump, Takaichi reaffirm US-Japan defense ties aboard American aircraft carrier
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 28, 2025
US-North Korea summit prospects, a new envoy in Seoul and Kim’s cemetery visit
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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

US-North Korea summit prospects, a new envoy in Seoul and Kim’s cemetery visit
North Korea and Russia blame ‘aggressive’ US-ROK alliance for tensions: Lavrov

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

North Korea and Russia blame ‘aggressive’ US-ROK alliance for tensions: Lavrov
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 28, 2025
Armed North Korean soldiers crossed MDL in pursuit of defector, Seoul confirms

Armed North Korean soldiers crossed MDL in pursuit of defector, Seoul confirms

Two DPRK soldiers retreated after South Korean forces fired warning shots following brief crossing along section of DMZ

Armed North Korean soldiers crossed MDL in pursuit of defector, Seoul confirms
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 24, 2025
Kim Jong Un says joint war effort with Russia outmatched ‘US and West’

Kim Jong Un says joint war effort with Russia outmatched ‘US and West’

DPRK leader kicks off construction of memorial and cemetery for troops who died fighting Ukraine

Kim Jong Un says joint war effort with Russia outmatched ‘US and West’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 24, 2025
ROK launches 3600-ton submarine with more missiles for countering North Korea

ROK launches 3600-ton submarine with more missiles for countering North Korea

Jang Yeong-sil features 10 vertical launch tubes, enhancing its ability to carry out preemptive and retaliatory strikes

ROK launches 3600-ton submarine with more missiles for countering North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 23, 2025
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