Report:
Trump mulling direct talks with Kim Jong Un
President-elect’s team reportedly exploring the possibility of direct talks with North Korean leader in a bid to reduce the risk of armed conflict through diplomatic efforts.
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News and updates about North Korea-US
Kim Jong Un:
'Korean peninsula facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war'
North Korean leader accuses the United States of escalating tensions and provocations, says the Korean peninsula is facing an unprecedented risk of nuclear war.
Kim Jong Un:
'US strategic nuclear assets present an ever-increasing threat'
North Korean leader inspects key missile bases, reviews the country's "readiness for action of strategic deterrence".
Report:
North Korea to reopen nuclear talks if Trump is elected
Senior North Korean diplomat who recently defected tells Reuters North Korea wants to reopen nuclear talks with the United States if Donald Trump is re-elected and is working on a new negotiating strategy.
North Korean leader:
'Mobilize powerful means to destroy the US and South Korea'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says an armed confrontation is becoming a reality.
In message to US:
North Korea stages tactical nuclear strike drill
North Korea conducts simulated "scorched-earth" nuclear strike, says the drill is a reaction to plans for a US nuclear attack.
North Korea warns:
'We may shoot down US spy planes'
North Korea denounces US move to introduce a nuclear missile submarine to waters near the Korean peninsula.
Trump criticized for praising North Korean leader
Republican presidential hopefuls criticize former US President for comments praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
North Korea confirms:
'We will launch a satellite in June'
Pyongyang claims the move is necessary in order to track "the dangerous military acts of the US".
Biden warns:
'North Korean nuclear attack will result in end of regime'
US President and South Korean counterpart warn North Korea against using its nuclear arsenal.
US to UN Security Council:
'Condemn North Korea's missile launches'
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says Security Council's failure to respond to North Korea has become dangerous.
North Korea:
'US claims we're supplying Russia with weapons are groundless'
North Korea denies claims made by US last week that Pyongyang is supplying artillery ammunition to Moscow.
US, South Korea:
'There will be a swift response to North Korean nuclear test'
US and South Korea warn North Korea against conducting a nuclear test, but again offer talks.
US warns:
'North Korea could hold nuclear test this month'
State Department says US believes North Korea may be preparing a nuclear test as soon as this month.
US promises 'strongest possible deterrent' against North Korea
US envoy on North Korea urges UN to signal to Pyongyang that it will not accept its ballistic missile tests.
US to present UN resolution on North Korean missile tests
US plans to introduce a new resolution in UN Security Council in response to North Korea's most recent ballistic missile tests.
US official:
'North Korea likely has more in store'
Top US official says North Korea likely has "more in store" after successfully test-firing ICBM.
US official:
'North Korea tested ICBM system, they will be sanctioned'
Senior US official says two recent missile tests by North Korea were of a new intercontinental ballistic missile system.
North Korean leader:
'Reconnaissance satellites meant to monitor US activities'
Kim Jong Un says country will launch a number of reconnaissance satellites to provide real-time information on military actions by US.
After latest missile test
US urges North Korea to resume talks
Senior US official urges North Korea to resume direct talks with no preconditions, expresses concern over recent missile tests.
North Korea threatens to restart nuclear bomb tests
North Korean leader convenes his party, discusses countermeasures to "hostile" US policy.
Blinken: North Korea’s tests are 'profoundly destabilizing'
Secretary of State blasts North Korea after it conducts yet another test-firing of hypersonic missile.
US envoy: North Korea's missile tests are counterproductive
US envoy for North Korea says US committed to exploring "sustained and substantive diplomacy" with North Korea.
North Korean leader willing to restore hotlines with South Korea
Kim Jong Un also accuses United States of proposing talks without changing its "hostile policy".
US prepared to engage with North Korea despite missile tests
White House spokesperson: Our position has not changed when it comes to North Korea.
North Korea: South Korea and US risking 'huge security crisis'
North Korea issues another warning to South Korea and the United States amid their joint military drills.
North Korea warns US and South Korea over joint military drills
Kim Jong Un's sister: South Korea and the United States will face even greater security threats for going ahead with joint military drills.
Kim: Prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with US
North Korean leader says Biden's policy shows North should prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with the United States.
North Korea: Biden intends to continue 'hostile policy'
North Korea dismisses idea of talks with Washington, says Biden's speech to Congress is proof he intends to continue being hostile.
South Korean president blasts Trump on negotiations with North
President Moon Jae-in describes Trump's negotiating style as lacking "reasonable and rational calculation."
North Korean diplomat: US overtures are a 'cheap trick'
Top North Korean diplomat: We have only heard lunatic theory from the new US administration.
North Korean leader's sister to Biden: Don't cause a stink
Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, warns new US administration against “causing a stink” if it wants peace.
Report: North Korea ignoring Biden's diplomatic outreach
Senior US official says North Korea has not responded to behind-the-scenes diplomatic outreach by Biden administration.
Kim threatens to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal
North Korean leader threatens to expand his nuclear arsenal, but says he will not use nuclear weapons first unless threatened.
Thanks to Trump, this is not 1963 all over again
The scolds are blaming him for catching the Covid-19, with no thought to thank him for the world staying quiet while he recuperates.Op-ed.
Kim's sister: Another summit will only benefit the US
Sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says another summit between her brother and US President may not happen this year.
North Korea: We have no intention of resuming talks with US
Senior North Korean official dismisses comments by South Korean President that another summit between Kim and Trump is in the works.
North Korea: Washington remains a long-term threat
North Korea says it sees no improvement in relations with the US, claims Trump only seeks to score political points.
Trump hints he knows what happened to North Korean leader
"I do have a very good idea but I can't talk about it," says US President when asked about whereabouts of Kim Jong Un.
US offers to help North Korea with coronavirus
State Department says US “deeply concerned” about possible impact of a coronavirus outbreak in North Korea.
North Korea abandons nuclear freeze pledge, blames US
North Korea says it is no longer bound by commitments to halt nuclear and missile testing after US failed to meet year-end deadline.
US asks North Korea to resume stalled nuclear talks
White House national security adviser says Trump administration has reached out to the North Koreans to ask them to resume diplomacy.
North Korean official: Kim doesn't intend to restart talks
Adviser for North Korean foreign ministry says leader won't restart talks with US despite birthday wishes from Trump.
Pompeo: I hope Kim chooses peace
US Secretary of State responds to North Korea's threats, says he hopes its leader will "take a different course".
Kim threatens US as deadline passes
North Korean leader warns the world will witness a "new strategic weapon" from his country in 2020, says US will suffer for its "hostility".
US national security adviser warns Kim against missile test
Robert O’Brien warns North Korean leader Kim Jong Un against conducting a ballistic missile test as a “Christmas gift" for the US.
North Korean leader convenes ruling party ahead of US deadline
Kim Jong Un meets top ruling party officials ahead of his deadline for US to change its stance on stalled talks.
Trump: Maybe Kim will give me a nice present
US President says that North Korean may be planning to give him “a nice present” for Christmas rather than a missile launch.
Trump: We're watching North Korea very closely
Trump says he would be disappointed if something is “in the works” in North Korea.
US envoy calls on North Korea to resume talks
US special envoy for North Korea says Washington is willing to discuss “all issues of interest.”
North Korea conducts test meant to 'restrain US threat'
North Korea conducts another test at satellite launch site, says its tests are designed to bolster its defenses.
Trump: Kim has 'everything' to lose
US President warns North Korean leader against hostility towards the United States.
North Korea: Denuclearization is 'off the table'
North Korea’s ambassador to the UN says US attempt at dialogue was a "time-saving trick" and there's no need for lengthy talks now.
North Korea 'running out of patience' with US
Senior North Korean official: The close ties between Kim and Trump are not enough to prevent diplomacy from derailing.
Kim says he has a 'special' relationship with Trump
North Korean official media touts close relations between Kim and Trump, but says US policy makers are "hostile for no reason".
North Korea breaks off talks with US
North Korean chief negotiator says US was not flexible in nuclear talks. State Department: The discussions were good.
Report: Kim invited Trump to visit North Korea
South Korean newspaper reports that North Korean leader sent US President a letter inviting him to visit Pyongyang.
Trump 'not happy' with North Korean missile tests
US President says he's "not happy" about North Korea's persistent testing of missiles but denies they violate any agreement.
US to North Korea: Stop the provocations
US says it wants to continue talking with North Korea but it must halt the "provocations".
North Korea: US 'hell bent on hostile acts'
North Korea complains to UN about US letter urging countries to send back North Korean workers.
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