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Thu, April 26, 2018 | 08:53

Kim Jong-un meets Chinese official, fetes Chinese art troupe

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Chinese senior diplomat Song Tao, and feted a Chinese art troupe led by Song, North Korean state media said on Sunday, indicating closer ties with China following Kim's surprise visit to Beijing last month.The North Korean leader on Saturday "warmly" greeted Song Tao and the Chinese delegation visiting Pyongyang to perform and also expresse...

North Korea | 2018-04-15 11:04

'Six-party talks are over'

North Korean officials believe the former six-party talks format will not help resolve the nuclear standoff, implying it is likely to depend more on direct talks with the United States over denuclearization, a state-run think tank chief said, Friday. They also want South Korea to play the role of mediator he added.

North Korea | 2018-04-13 17:46

Pompeo rules out giving rewards to N. Korea before denuclearization

The United States will not reward North Korea before the regime "permanently, irreversibly" dismantles its nuclear weapons program, the nominee to be the top U.S. diplomat said Thursday. Mike Pompeo, the nominee for U.S. secretary of state, told his Senate confirmation hearing that the Trump administration does not plan to repeat the failures of past negotiations that provide...

North Korea | 2018-04-13 09:39

Moon: 'Inter-Korean relations depend on Washington-Pyongyang ties'

Inter-Korean relations cannot improve without an agreement between North Korea and the United States on the North's denuclearization, President Moon Jae-in said Thursday.

North Korea | 2018-04-12 17:22

US to open embassy in Pyongyang after Trump-Kim summit: report

What would the United States give North Korea in return for denuclearization? The Trump administration is now detailing a compensation package for the Kim Jong-un regime that would significantly boost economic and diplomatic sectors, the Dong-A Ilbo daily reported on Thursday, citing government sources. The newspaper said if the Trump-Kim summit is a success, the U.S. is will...

North Korea | 2018-04-12 13:38

Moon: 'Inter-Korean relations depend on Washington-Pyongyang ties'

Trump to demand North Korea's denuclearization by year end: report

Chosun reported Trump would demand Kim denuclearize the North over six months or a year after their meeting, citing an unnamed source in Washington. The paper said Trump did not support the idea of a “phased and synchronized” implementation of a denuclearization deal, an option Pyongyang favors.

North Korea | 2018-04-12 13:35

Moon: 'Inter-Korean relations depend on Washington-Pyongyang ties'

US-NK summit will be historic event: Moon

The planned Washington-Pyongyang summit will have historic meaning just by taking place and a good outcome for permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula is expected, as the two sides show strong will for it, President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday. He called for thorough preparations for the inter-Korean summit, to be held before the Washington-Pyongyang summit, so the former one ...

North Korea | 2018-04-11 16:54

Kim Jong-un opens important political meeting... any cabinet reshuffle ahead of summit?

North Korea's parliament is scheduled to convene amid a series of diplomatic moves by leader Kim Jong-un that could have a major impact on the direction the country takes in the months and possibly years ahead.

North Korea | 2018-04-11 14:38

NK holds political bureau meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, center, holds a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea in Pyongyang, Monday. U.S. President Trump said the U.S. has been in touch with North Korea and he will meet with Kim in late May or early June, according to the White House website, Tuesday. / Yonhap

2018-04-10 18:19

North Korea falling into financial crisis... hidden reason for peace overture?

North Korea is suffering a cash crunch due to international sanctions and could soon face a currency crisis, experts on the North said Tuesday. They said leader Kim Jong-un's recent visit to Beijing was aimed at seeking sanctions relief and easing cash drainage in the reclusive regime.

North Korea | 2018-04-10 17:58

Trump to demand North Korea's denuclearization by year end: report

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