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Thu, October 17, 2019 | 21:49

Experts show mixed responses to Kim Jong-un's latest factory inspections

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's latest inspections of general machine plants could be an indicator that he intends to continue his country's nuclear and missile programs, according to a long-time North Korea researcher.

Jung Da-min | 2019-06-02 17:15

Kim Jong-un appears in public two days in a row

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made an inspection visit to a machinery factory, the country's official news agency said Sunday, one day after he was reported to have made his first public appearance in more than three weeks. Kim, who had been out of public view since the North conducted short-range missile launches on May 9, resumed public activity with a visit to Kanggye Ge...

2019-06-02 14:37

China calls for swift resumption of US-NK dialogue on nuke programs

Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe called on the United States and North Korea on Sunday to resume dialogue at an early date and strive for better ties. The minister made the remarks in his keynote speech during the Asia Security Summit, better known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore.

2019-06-02 13:49

Kim inspects factories in first public activity in more than 3 weeks

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected machinery factories and other economic facilities in Jagang Province bordering China, in his first public outing in more than three weeks, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.

2019-06-01 14:03

Why we should be listening to Kim Jong-un

Cheong Wa Dae cautious about reports of N. Korea's post-Hanoi purge

South Korea's presidential office maintained a cautious stance Friday on news reports of a possible massive purge of top North Korean officials after the failed summit in Hanoi with the United States. "I don't think that a hasty conclusion or comments on the issue are appropriate," Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson Ko Min-jung said at a press briefing.

2019-05-31 13:22

'Kim Jong-un carried out purge after Hanoi summit collapse': report

'Kim Jong-un carried out purge after Hanoi summit collapse': report

North Korea executed Kim Hyok Chol, its special envoy to the United States, and foreign ministry officials who carried out working-level negotiations for the second U.S.-North Korea summit in February, holding them responsible for its collapse, a South Korean newspaper reported on Friday.

2019-05-31 09:56

US, North Korea at odds over UN Security Council resolutions violation

The United States and North Korea are at odds over whether North Korea's launch of short-range missiles earlier in the month was a violation of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions regulating North Korea's ballistic missile and nuclear technologies.

Jung Da-min | 2019-05-29 17:06

N. Korea could test-fire one or two more missiles before resuming denuke talks: ex-CIA agent

Andrew Kim, former head of the CIA's Korea Mission Center, said North Korea would test-fire “one or two more missiles” at times selected by its leader Kim Jong-un and then return to the negotiation table with the United States to discuss denuclearization.

Park Si-soo | 2019-05-29 15:42

Trump deflects criticism after supporting North Korea's insult of Biden

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday deflected criticism that he insulted a fellow American over a dictator when he agreed with North Korea's harsh assessment of Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden. Trump has come under fire since he made remarks on Twitter..

2019-05-29 09:23

'US, North Korea should not walk away from talks'

'US, North Korea should not walk away from talks'

The United States and North Korea should resume their denuclearization negotiations soon if they want to make a breakthrough that would save February's Hanoi summit from being another failure in the 25 years of negotiation history between the two countries, long-time North Korea watchers based in Washington said at a seminar held in Seoul, Tuesday.

Jung Da-min | 2019-05-28 17:25

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