North Korea

North Korean leader wants to continue reconciliation

Kim Jong Un praises South Korea as very impressive after his country's delegation returns from Winter Olympics.

Is North Korea's leadership ready to cut a deal?

Does Kim Jong-Un really want to meet with the leaders of South Korea? Or are overtures another deception?

North Korea: No intention to meet U.S. officials

North Korea stressed it has no intention of meeting U.S officials during Winter Olympics in South Korea.

Otto Warmbier’s father to join Pence at Olympics opening

Father of college student who died after imprisonment in North Korea will attend Olympics Opening Ceremonies as guest of US Vice President.

North Korea mocks Trump: He's terrified

North Korea fires back at Trump, after he slammed rights abuses in the country in his State of the Union address.

'Strike on North Korea may exacerbate nuclear proliferation'

Former US candidate for Ambassador to South Korea warns striking North Korea may cause more harm than good.

Top general:

North Korea can't hit U.S. with ICBM - yet

Vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says North Korea has made advances in ICBM program but can't yet hit America with such a weapon.

North Korea may be able to strike US within a few months

CIA Director Pompeo says North Korea may be able to strike US within a few months, admits 'many things are possible.'

North Korea calls for unification of the peninsula

North Korea urges all Koreans to work towards breakthrough for unification without the help of other countries.

U.S. sanctions North Korean companies

United States slaps new sanctions on North Korean and Chinese firms and individuals which support the North's nuclear weapons program.

CIA Director: North Korea seeking reliable nuclear arsenal

CIA Director Mike Pompeo says North Korea is intent on developing a reliable arsenal of nuclear weapons and not just "a showpiece".

North Korea: Trump tweet the 'spasm of a lunatic'

North Korea's state-run media mocks Trump over tweet about having a bigger nuclear button than Kim Jong Un.

Trump: I 'probably' have a very good relationship with Kim

U.S. President hints he has a good relationship with North Korean dictator, but won't specify whether he spoke with him.

Report: US mulling 'limited strike' on North Korea

US officials discuss military strike on North Korea as North Korean and South Korean representatives meet for first time in over two years.

Haley: North Korea must stop its nuclear tests

U.S. ambassador to the UN stresses North Korea must stop conducting nuclear tests before the United States would consider talks.

Trump: My nuclear button is bigger than Kim's

Trump unfazed by North Korean leader's threat that he has a nuclear launch button on his desk.

The North Korean crisis: A Jewish perspective

'The longer good people who are truly peace-loving and seekers of the good wait to act, the more tragic and disastrous will the results be.'

North Korean leader: The launch button is on my desk

Kim Jong Un warns his country has developed the capability to hit the entire U.S. mainland with nuclear weapons.

'We're closer than ever to war with North Korea'

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: U.S. faces greater threat of nuclear conflict on Korean peninsula than at any previous time.

North Korean soldier found to have anthrax antibodies

New reports say North Korean soldier was either exposed to or vaccinated against anthrax, raising concerns of biological weapons program.

U.S. sanctions North Korean officials

Treasury announces sanctions on two North Korean officials behind their country’s ballistic missile program.

Security Council slaps new sanctions on North Korea

UN Security Council restricts oil supplies vital for North Korea's missile and nuclear programs.

Report: U.S. drawing up plans for North Korea attack

Sources say White House has stepped up preparation for a military attack on North Korea.

Tillerson vows continued pressure on North Korea

Secretary of State and Canadian counterpart form international group to increase pressure on North Korea.

Australian man suspected of assisting North Korea

59-year-old Sydney man arrested for allegedly helping North Korea purchase weapons of mass destruction.

Tillerson backtracks on North Korea

Secretary of State says North Korea must "earn its way back" to the negotiating table.

State Department: Now isn't the time to talk to North Korea

State Department says North Korea has shown no sign of a willingness to halt its missile and nuclear testing.

Tillerson: We're ready to talk with North Korea

Secretary of State says Washington willing to talk with North Korea but the military is ready to act if necessary.

North Korea condemns Trump announcement on Jerusalem

'This move shows who is the destroyer of world peace and security, pariah and rogue in the international community.'

North Korea: War is unavoidable

North Korea warns war on the Korean peninsula is an established fact due to U.S. threats.

South Korea: North's newest missile can fly over 8,080 miles

South Korea says North launched a new Hwasong-15 ICBM which can fly over 13,000 km.

Mattis: Diplomacy with North Korea hasn't failed

U.S. Defense Secretary says he still has confidence in diplomatic efforts on North Korea.

Haley:

'If there's a war, the North Korean regime will be destroyed'

U.S. Ambassador blasts North Korea's ICBM launch, warns it brings the world closer to war.

Kremlin: North Korea's latest missile test is 'provocative'

Russia calls on all sides to remain calm, says missile test only pushes agreement farther away.

North Korea: New missile can reach all of US mainland

North Korea, US official, say ICBM fired Wednesday morning could hit all of the US mainland.

North Korea fires ICBM

North Korea launches new intercontinental ballistic missile which it claims can hit all of the United States.

North Korea fortifies border after soldier defects

South Korean Defense Minister says North Korea violated ceasefire agreement by firing at defecting soldier.

U.S. and South Korea to hold joint drill

Fir forces of the United States and South Korea to hold regular joint drill in early December, deploy F-22 Raptor stealth fighters.

American Treasury unveils new sanctions on North Korea

New economic sanctions on North Korean shipping and Chinese traders come after Trump declares North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism.

North Korea bans drinking, singing

North Korea steps up repression of own citizens as US declares rogue regime a state sponsor of terror.

Trump declares North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism

U.S. President says there will be more sanctions against North Korea after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism.

North Korea sentences Trump to death for insulting Kim Jong-Un

State media gives Trump a 'death sentence' and mocks him for failing to visit North Korean border. 'It wasn't the weather.'

South Korea: Trump can't attack North Korea without our consent

Senior South Korean official says Trump should “under no circumstances” take military action against North Korea without Seoul's consent.

Trump: China upping sanctions on North Korea

President Trump says Chinese President told him he plans to institute more sanctions against North Korea.

Trump to North Korea: Don't try us

Trump issues a stark warning to North Korea, says his regime is very different than ones in the past.

Trump cancels visit to Korea demilitarized zone

Trump scraps surprise visit to the demilitarized zone separating North Korea and South Korea due to bad weather.

Trump 'open' to meeting North Korean leader

Trump asked if he'd be willing to meet North Korean dictator, says he'd "certainly be open" to the possibility.

Trump: North Korea is a 'big problem'

Trump arrives in Japan as he begins trip to Asia to be dominated by tensions with North Korea.

American bombers fly over Korean Peninsula

Two U.S. B-1B bombers, accompanied by fighter jets from South Korea and Japan, carry out exercise near the Korean peninsula.

U.S. still pursuing direct diplomacy with North Korea

State Department official says quiet diplomatic efforts with North Korea are continuing, despite Trump's assertion they are a waste of time.

Hundreds dead as North Korean nuclear base collapses

At least 200 believed to be dead following collapse of underground nuclear compound in North Korea. Massive radiation leak feared.

China warns North Korean nuclear test site may collapse

Future nuclear tests my cause mountain to collapse, spread nuclear waste throughout entire hemisphere.

Mattis warns North Korea of 'massive response'

Secretary of Defense warns North Korea of a "massive military response" to any use of nuclear weapons.

U.S. sanctions target North Korea's human rights abuses

United States blacklists individuals and organizations involved in security and forced labor policies in North Korea.

North Korean official: Take our threats literally

Senior North Korean official advises U.S. to take his country's threat of setting off a hydrogen bomb literally.

Mattis and counterparts: North Korea poses a 'grave threat'

Secretary of Defense meets Asian counterparts for discussions on North Korea.

Meet the Jew who may bomb North Korea

Head of US Air Force General David Goldfein is responsible, among other things, for the fleet of bombers that may soon strike rogue state.

Trump: We're 'totally prepared' to respond to North Korea

Trump says United States is prepare "like you wouldn't believe" to respond to threats from Pyongyang.

North Korea: Nuclear tests will continue for 'self-defense'

North Korean diplomat accuses Trump of playing "nuclear football".

Kerry rips Trump on Iran and North Korea

Former Secretary of State warns Trump against cancelling Iran deal, says it could drive Iran towards nuclear proliferation.