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Trump gushes over dictator Kim Jong Un and orders US to scale back military drills with South Korea: ‘Get along great!’

The 11-day joint drills between South Korea and the US military start on Monday

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea hours before start

US President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, claiming that the ally had failed to help with the war against Iran and citing his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

France 24 · Aug 17

Trump Touts 'Very Good Relationship' With Kim Jong Un, Asks Hegseth to 'Substantially Reduce' Military Exercises With South Korea

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to significantly scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to assist U.S. efforts involving Iran.

Benzinga · Aug 17

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South Korea says will 'coordinate closely' with US on joint drills after Trump announces drawdown

The US president previously slammed the joint drills as “provocative” in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.

Euronews · Aug 17

Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reduced

President Trump directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military drills with South Korea. He expressed unhappiness with the United States agreeing to participate in these exercises. Trump cited South Korea's refusal to join actions against Iran as a reason. North Korea routinely denounces these drills as preparations for invasion.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings about Kim regime

President says he ‘gets along great’ with dictator but officials say Ukraine war is boosting North’s capabilities

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

‘Very good’ ties with Kim: Trump orders 'substantial' cut in military drills with South Korea

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially” reduce planned joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to join US efforts to denuclearise Iran.

The Times of India · Aug 17

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Trump Orders Reduction of South Korea Military Drills as He Defends Relationship With Kim Jong Un

President Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce joint military drills with South Korea, citing high costs and diplomatic tensions with North Korea and Iran.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" about US participation in joint military exercises with close ally South Korea and is scaling back the drills aimed at deterring rival North Korea that start Monday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

FBI Probe Reveals North Korean IT Contractor Worked for US Federal Agency, Raising Hiring Questions

The FBI is investigating how a North Korean IT worker infiltrated a US federal agency, raising concerns about the effectiveness of hiring checks and the growing threat of North Korean cyber operations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

Why Putin is testing Japan’s limits with visit to contested Pacific islands

The Russian leader’s first visit to the disputed Kuril islands has exposed how far ties between Moscow and Tokyo have deteriorated, and why Japan has grown increasingly assertive in expanding its military capabilities. Namita Singh writes

The Independent UK · Aug 16

South Korean military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers violated boundary line

Seoul said last week’s violation of demarcation line was year’s first

The Independent UK · Aug 16

‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails North Korea-Russia ties in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to…

The Times of India · Aug 16

North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties, state media reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in strong ties with Russia. He stated this after providing military support for Moscow's war in Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin described relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership. Ukraine recently accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles in an attack. Kyiv also…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

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Bangkok Post · Aug 15

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.

France 24 · Aug 15

South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty.

The Independent UK · Aug 15

South Korea’s leader calls for end to conflict with North Korea and pursuing ‘peaceful coexistence’

Korean War of 1950-53 was stopped by a ceasefire and not a peace treaty

The Times of India · Aug 15

'Begin discussions': South Korea's Lee Jae Myung calls for talks with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks peace talks to formally end the Korean War. He also wants to discuss North Korea's nuclear capabilities and reduce regional tensions. This proposal comes as North Korea strengthens its military ties with Russia. Annual US-South Korean military exercises are scheduled to begin soon.…

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The Independent UK · Aug 14

North Korea’s latest missile tests are unusual. Ukraine should be wary

ANALYSIS: Kim Jong Un’s silence over missile tests earlier this month raises possibility that Pyongyang is refining weapons for use by its ally Russia. Shweta Sharma reports

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?

North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an unusual silence regarding Pyongyang's recent missile launches. Analysts suggest North Korea aims to frame Northeast Asia as a contest between rival blocs. The country seeks stronger backing from China…

The Independent UK · Aug 14

North Korea threatens to exercise self-defense as it slams US-South Korea military drills

North Korea has threatened to exercise its right to self-defense in a statement that slammed the upcoming U.S.-South Korean military drills as a war rehearsal that would be more provocative than last year

International Business Times · Aug 13

North Koreans Infiltrated American Companies; Workers Sent Paychecks Back to Pyongyang: Report

North Korean IT workers are obtaining Americans' personal information and use those identities to pass employment screenings and apply for jobs within the United States to send revenue back to Pyongyang, according to a new report.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

North Korea has executed a second ballistic missile launch within the week, escalating tensions in the region ahead of the upcoming South Korea-US military exercises, which North Korea decries as a threat. The missile flew more than 700 kilometers, landing near Japan’s exclusive economic zone, drawing fierce condemnation from South…

Euronews · Aug 12

Pyongyang tests another missile within one week and ahead of US-South Korean military drills

A ballistic missile fired from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6am flew more than 700 kilometres, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul condemned the test and warned it remains ready to repel any provocation in cooperation with the US.

The Times of India · Aug 12

Russia kills at least 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of using North Korean missiles

Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least ten civilians across Ukraine on Tuesday. President Zelenskyy accused Moscow of using North Korean ballistic missiles in strikes. Ukraine warned Russia is exploiting its air defense interceptor shortages. Meanwhile, Ukraine struck Russian oil facilities, causing damage and casualties. The conflict continues with…

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