North Korea

North Korea: We will not disarm if US sanctions us

North Korea's foreign minister says "no way" his country will disarm first as long as the United States continues to push for sanctions.

Pompeo to visit North Korea next month

Secretary of State meets North Korea's foreign minister, will visit Pyongyang again next month.

UN chief welcomes North Korea-South Korea summit

Antonio Guterres welcomes outcome of the summit between leaders of North and South Korea, says it is time for action.

Trump: 'Very exciting' progress towards peace with North Korea

President hails North Korean decision to allow nuclear inspections, dismantle nuclear test site.

Kim: My meeting with Trump stabilized the region

North Korean leader says June summit with US President has stabilized the regional security situation.

US announces new sanctions on North Korea

New US sanctions target Chinese company, its North Korean CEO and its Russia-based sister company.

Trump: Diplomatic efforts with North Korea going well

Trump says United States is “doing well” in its diplomatic efforts with North Korea, says China making denuclearization more difficult.

US won't suspend military exercises with South Korea

US has 'no plans' to suspend additional military exercises with South Krea, US Defense Secretary Mattis says.

North Korea: US planning to 'unleash a war' against us

North Korean newspaper claims US is practicing infiltrating North Korea, slams US' 'double-dealing' attitudes.

Trump cancels Pompeo visit to North Korea

Trump instructs Secretary of State to put off visit to North Korea, says not enough progress being made on denuclearization.

Pompeo to visit North Korea again

Secretary of State to visit North Korea next week but not meet Kim Jong Un.

North Korea halts dismantling of test site

Commercial satellite imagery indicates that North Korea has halted its dismantling of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

Trump: I will 'most likely' meet Kim again

Trump says he will likely meet North Korean leader again, says "a lot of good things are happening" in North Korea.

Bolton:

Meddling by Iran, North Korea, China could affect 2018 midterms

National Security Advisor John Bolton says Russia not only threat to integrity of US elections, warns Iran, China, N. Korea also 'meddling'.

State Department: North Korea talks headed in right direction

State Department spokeswoman says U.S. talks with North Korea on denuclearization are making progress.

North and South Korean officials to hold high-level negotiations

North and South Korean officials to meet ahead of possible summit in Pyongyang.

Trump insists: North Korea adhering to agreements

Trump says North Korea is making progress in dismantling its nuclear program, despite statement otherwise by National Security Adviser.

John Bolton: North Korea not keeping its promises

US National Security Advisor John Bolton says sanctions on North Korea to remain until rogue nation fulfills commitment to denuclearize.

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on North Korea

Sanctions hit Russia’s Agrosoyuz Commercial Bank, for handling transactions for North Korea in violation of UN bans.

North Korea returns remains of U.S. soldiers from Korean War

White House confirms a military plane left North Korea carrying remains of U.S. troops killed in Korean War.

Pompeo: North Korea still producing fissile material

Secretary of State says North Korea is continuing to produce fissile material for nuclear bombs despite promising to denuclearize.

Pompeo: North Korea dismantling test site as promised

Secretary of State says reports that North Korea has started dismantling facilities at rocket test site are consistent with its commitment.

North Korea begins dismantling key nuclear facilities

Satellite imagery of North Korea’s main satellite launch facility shows it has begun dismantling key facilities.

'Unlikely North Korea will be denuclearized in a year'

U.S. National Intelligence Director: It is technically possible but not likely North Korea will eliminate nuclear weapons within a year.

Trump shows 'nice note' from Kim

U.S. President tweets copy of letter he received from North Korean leader following their summit last month.

Sheldon Adelson sees casino opportunities in North Korea

American Jewish businessman and philanthropist eyes expansion on Korean Peninsula if peace deal materializes.

What can Leon Panetta advise President Trump?

Head of the CIA and former Secretary of Defense, talks about the most important international issues for the American administration today.

Trump confident Kim will honor his commitment

Trump voices confidence North Korean leader will honor the contract signed between the two.

How did Pompeo's visit to North Korea go?

US Sec. of State Pompeo says talks with North Korea were 'productive,' North Korea says US attitude during the talks was 'regrettable.'

Trump: I believe Kim sees different future

U.S. President says he really believes North Korean leader sees a different future for his country.

Pompeo to visit North Korea this week

White House says Secretary of State will leave for North Korea on July 5 to meet leader Kim Jong Un.

Trump to meet Kim Jong Un in New York City?

Report suggests Trump administration officials hoping for second face-to-face meeting with North Korean leader - this time in New York.

Bolton: Dismantling N. Korean nuclear program would take 1 year

National Security Advisor says North Korean nuclear program could be dismantled within one year, WH realistic about regime's promises.

North Korea upgraded nuclear facility, despite talks with US

New satellite images show modifications, improvements, to North Korean nuclear site despite talks with US.

Pompeo confident North Korea understands U.S. demands

Secretary of State expresses confidence that North Korea understood the scope of the U.S. desire for complete denuclearization.

Following Kim-Trump summit, N. Korea ditches anti-US propaganda

Amid hopes for comprehensive peace deal on Korean Peninsula, Pyongyang begins purge of its own vitriolic anti-American propaganda.

White House: North Korea still an 'extraordinary threat'

White House informs Congress that North Korea remains an “unusual and extraordinary threat” and thus sanctions should be kept in place.

Pompeo to meet North Korean officials as soon as possible

Secretary of State plans to meet with North Korean officials "at the earliest possible date" to implement Trump-Kim summit.

U.S. and South Korea agree to suspend joint drill

United States and South Korea to suspend joint military exercise following Trump-Kim summit.

'American leaders have met with even worse dictators'

Professor Ephraim Inbar, head Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies, says meeting between Trump, Kim Jong Un was important.

Trump: North Korean nuclear problem largely solved

Trump says he and North Korean leader signed "a very good document" and have a good relationship.

Trump imposes new tariffs on China

President signs plan to impose heavier tariffs on some $55 billion worth of imported Chinese goods amid thawing ties with North Korea.

'Difficult part of negotiations begins in month'

Former CIA Korea expert says Kim and Trump's statement was non-committal; 'Hard to believe Kim will give up prison camps'.

Pompeo: North Korean disarmament in two-and-a-half years

Secretary of State says 'major disarmament' can be achieved before the end of Trump's current term.

Report: Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

2 members of Norway's governing party nominate US president for Nobel Peace Prize for negotiations with North Korea.

Trump: There's no longer a nuclear threat from North Korea

US Pres. Trump announces meeting with North Korea's Kim was a 'positive experience,' says everyone can feel 'much safer' than before.

Netanyahu commends Trump on North Korea deal

Israeli PM says US handling both North Korean and Iranian nuclear issues properly.

North Korea:

Don't forget to tell your children they're seeing a miracle

1980's Washington held three world friction points kickoff arenas for WWIII: Israel/Arabs, India/Pakistan, North/South Korea. Commentary

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Trump: Kim agreed to complete de-nuclearization

President shares details of historic meeting with North Korean leader, reveals terms of agreement signed after meeting.

Trump meets Kim:

Meeting 'better than anyone expected', heralds 'major change'

Watch: President Trump, Kim Jong Un express optimism following historic sit-down in Singapore, head to signing ceremony.

Senior Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffers heart attack

President tweets news of Larry Kudlow's heart attack from Singapore, just moments before historic first meeting with North Korean leader.

Historic summit between Trump and Kim

U.S. President and North Korean leader meet face to face, discuss denuclearization.

Iran to North Korea: Beware of Trump

Iran says North Korea should be cautious ahead of Kim-Trump summit because the U.S. leaves treaties.

US delegation to North Korea: Pompeo, Kelley, Bolton, Sanders

White House: 'Discussions between US and North Korea ongoing, moved more quickly than expected.'

Israel blasts anti-Netanyahu tweets attributed to North Korea

Ahead of meeting between North Korean leader and Trump, alleged social media account of North Korean Foreign Minister blasts Israeli PM.

Kim, Trump to discuss peace and denuclearization

North Korean media provides details on the summit between its leader and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Ex NBA star traveling to Singapore for North Korea summit

Dennis Rodman says he is flying to summit between Trump, Kim Jong Un to 'give whatever support is needed.'

Trump: I'll know whether Kim is serious 'in first minute'

US Pres. Trump says he believes North Korea will 'be a tremendous place' within a short time.

White House announces time for Trump-Kim meeting

White House announces a first meeting between Trump and North Korean leader will take place at next Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Singapore time.

North Korea sacks three military officials

North Korea’s top three military officials removed from their posts ahead of Trump-Kim meeting.