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Trump's North Korea Claims Implode as Kim Jong Un's Powerful Sister Denies Any Contact, Then His '57 Nukes' Boast Backfires

Trump says Kim Jong Un responded to him, but his powerful sister says she knows nothing about it, as a huge clash erupts over North Korea's nuclear arsenal.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end

In the wake of North Korea's missile launch, South Korea expressed strong condemnation and heightened its military readiness during collaborative exercises. Kim Yo Jong had vocally opposed these drills conducted in conjunction with the U.S. The missiles, believed to be short-range ballistic systems, covered about 300 kilometers over the sea,…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Trump Says Kim Jong Un Has 57 'Very Powerful' Nukes — South Korea’s Estimate Is Nearly Twice as High

South Korea’s Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Thursday that North Korea is generally estimated to possess 80 to 120 nuclear warheads, a range significantly above President Donald Trump‘s estimate of 57.

Benzinga · Aug 20

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Kim Jong Un’s sister mocks Trump’s ‘goodwill’ gesture and says there are no plans for summit

Pyongyang dismisses US president’s claim he is communication with Kim Jong Un

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Trump Says He Expects to Meet Kim Jong Un This Year, But Kim's Sister Disputes Recent Contact: 'There Has Been No...'

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, but Kim’s sister Kim Yo Jong disputed his claim that the leaders had recently communicated, highlighting conflicting accounts over renewed diplomacy

Benzinga · Aug 20

North Korea fires suspected missile as US move to cut drills with South Korea 'changes nothing'

Pyongyang says scaling back US-South Korean military drills does not make them less provocative, as Japan says North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea.

Euronews · Aug 20

North Korea fires missiles after Trump touts meeting with Kim Jong-un this year

North Korea fired 10 ballistic missiles towards the sea on Thursday, Japan said, a day after US President Donald Trump said he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it was important to “get along” with Kim and…

France 24 · Aug 20

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Trump Pushes to Meet Kim Jong Un Again but Kim Yo Jong Says She's 'Unaware' of US-North Korea Talks

Donald Trump expresses interest in meeting Kim Jong Un again, despite mixed signals from North Korea. The potential summit raises questions about its impact on nuclear diplomacy and regional stability.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Trump says he’ll meet with Kim Jong Un amid worries over ‘57 nuclear weapons’

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The Independent UK · Aug 19

North Korea has ‘no interest’ in Trump’s attempt to entice Kim Jong Un

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The Independent UK · Aug 19

North Korea dismisses Trump’s bid to woo Kim Jong Un at the expense of longstanding US ally

Trump and Kim met three times from 2018-2019 but their high-stakes diplomacy eventually fell apart

The Independent UK · Aug 19

South Korea turns to China as Trump warms up to Kim

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with South Korean officials, as US President Donald Trump’s push to revive diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reshapes the security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula.

The Times of India · Aug 19

North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military

SEOUL — North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, Seoul's military said, with the launch coming after Pyongyang lambasted Japan's military build-up in the Pacific.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state'

Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.

Euronews · Aug 5

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The Independent UK · Aug 5

North Korea denounces Japan for firing US-supplied Tomahawk missile

Pyongyang calls Tokyo’s Tomahawk missile test and wargames with US evidence of ‘dangerous military moves’

The Economic Times · Jun 11

North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea, with both nations claiming significant gains. The trip boosted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's international standing and deepened Pyongyang's alignment with Beijing. Discussions focused on cooperation, sidestepping sensitive topics like denuclearization and the United States. This visit marks a shift in regional…

The Times of India · Jun 9

Why Xi visited Kim after seven years: China’s bid to keep North Korea close

During President Xi Jinping's inaugural visit to North Korea in seven years, he strongly emphasized China's steadfast allegiance to its ally, showcasing Beijing's intention to reaffirm its regional power dynamics. Even as North Korea strengthens its bonds with Russia and clings to its stance on nuclear discussions, China remains focused…

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Why Xi’s silence on North Korea’s nuclear weapons is a victory for Kim Jong Un

Analysts interpret China’s omission of the word ‘denuclearisation’ during the president’s recent visit to the neighbouring country as a tacit acceptance of its nuclear status

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Latin Times · Jun 9

North Korea Calls US Denuclearization Push an 'Anachronistic Dream' Ahead of Visit by China's Xi Jinping

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the country's status as a nuclear weapons state was irreversible

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Analysis: Chinese President Xi's silence on nuclear arms is a gift to North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Chinese and North Korean state-run media devoted thousands of words to President Xi Jinping’s summit with leader Kim Jong Un in North Korea this week but didn't mention a key matter for Washington: the North’s steadfast pursuit of nuclear weapons that could threaten the United States and its allies in…

International Business Times UK · Jun 8

Influential Sister of North Korean Supreme Leader Describes Call For Denuclearisation as 'US Fantasy'

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong rejects US calls for denuclearisation, labelling them outdated. Her remarks highlight Pyongyang's commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal amid international tensions.

The Times of India · Jun 8

Rare visit: China's Xi Jinping meets North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping began a state visit to North Korea, meeting with leader Kim Jong Un to strengthen strategic ties. Xi emphasized their "unbreakable and enduring" friendship and commitment to regional peace. The visit occurs amid heightened tensions and North Korea's non-negotiable stance on its nuclear program.

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Chinese leader Xi heads to North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Pyongyang in his first visit in seven years, a trip likely meant to reassert China’s unique influence over North Korea in return for providing economic and political benefits

The Times of India · Jun 7

‘Anachronistic dream’: Kim Jong Un’s sister rejects US denuclearisation push ahead of Xi visit

North Korea on Sunday firmly rejected US claims that Washington and Beijing share a goal of denuclearising the Korean Peninsula, reaffirming its status as a nuclear-armed state a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to visit Pyongyang.

The Economic Times · Jun 7

North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dreams'

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed U.S. denuclearization calls as "anachronistic dreams," vowing to expand the nation's nuclear arsenal amid perceived threats. This statement precedes Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, marking a significant diplomatic event. North Korea continues to prioritize bolstering its nuclear capabilities and missile production.

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