Donald Trump wants to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un at the demilitarised zone to 'say hello'
5 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump wants to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un at the demilitarised zone to 'say hello'

ABC  

United States President Donald Trump says he would like to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this weekend at the demilitarised zone on the border of North and South Korea, which Pyongyang thinks would be "meaningful" if it came to fruition. Key points: Mr Trump, who is in Japan for the G20 Summit, is due to arrive in South Korea on Saturday He tweeted that he would meet Mr Kim at the border "just to shake his hand" Negotiations between the two nations have stalled since a summit in Vietnam collapsed in February Mr Trump, who is in Japan for the G20 Summit, is due to arrive in South Korea later on Saturday. A senior North Korean official said a summit between the two leaders in the DMZ would be "meaningful" in advancing relations. Mr Trump has previously said publicly he had received a warm, "beautiful letter" from the North Korean leader.

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Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push

India TV News  

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, news agency Reuters reported quoting two people familiar with the matter. Several in Trump's team now see a direct approach from Trump, to build on a relationship that already exists, …

Trump team mulls direct talks with North Korea's Kim in new diplomatic push
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump team mulls direct talks with North Korea's Kim in new diplomatic push

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump’s team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according to sources President-elect Donald Trump’s team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according …

Trump claimed Kim Jong Un missed him. The North Korea leader has a different message
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump claimed Kim Jong Un missed him. The North Korea leader has a different message

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On the campaign trail over the summer, Donald Trump claimed …

North Korea's Kim says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's Kim says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility

Raw Story  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang's past diplomacy with Washington only confirmed its "unchanging" hostility towards his country, state media said Friday, months ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. While in office, former US president Trump met with Kim three times, but Washington failed to make much progress on efforts to denuclearise North Korea. Instead, …

Kim Jong-un says past negotiations with US confirmed ‘unchangeable’ hostility toward North Korea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kim Jong-un says past negotiations with US confirmed ‘unchangeable’ hostility toward North Korea

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korean leader Kim Jong-un …

North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his past negotiations with the United States only confirmed Washington’s “unchangeable” hostility toward his country and described his nuclear buildup as the only way to counter external threats, state media said Friday. He called for accelerated efforts to advance the capabilities of his nuclear-armed military, saying the country’s only …

Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses’ him. But he faces a very different North Korean leader this time around
2 months ago

Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses’ him. But he faces a very different North Korean leader this time around

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — No United States leader has handled relations with North Korea quite like Donald Trump. She pointed to the “higher price tag” on North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs due to further advancements since Hanoi, as well as North Korea’s “foreign policy reorientation” after the collapse of that summit “set off a fundamental skepticism within the North …

North Korea rules out return to leader-to-leader diplomacy regardless of who wins US election
3 months, 1 week ago

North Korea rules out return to leader-to-leader diplomacy regardless of who wins US election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It comes after a senior North Korean diplomat who …

North Korea snubs Donald Trump for saying Kim Jong-un misses him: ‘We don’t care’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea snubs Donald Trump for saying Kim Jong-un misses him: ‘We don’t care’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korea delivered a stinging …

Donald Trump Boasts Of Love For Kim Jong Un: 'I Think He Misses Me'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Boasts Of Love For Kim Jong Un: 'I Think He Misses Me'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump gushed over his relationship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un during his nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. The former president, who met with Kim multiple times as president and once likened the relationship to romantic “chemistry,” said he “got along very well” with the dictator while he was in …

Why Putin-Kim Jong Un Meet in North Korea Raises Concern, What's Their New Defence Pact?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Putin-Kim Jong Un Meet in North Korea Raises Concern, What's Their New Defence Pact?

News 18  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met his “comrade” Kim Jong Un in North Korea’s capital Pyongyang on Wednesday in a rare visit to the state in 24 years amid the Ukraine war. What we are concerned about is the deepening relationship between these two countries.” Kirby said this concern was “not just because of the impact it’s going to have on …

Kim Jong Un greets Vladimir Putin with late-night red carpet reception on North Korea visit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un greets Vladimir Putin with late-night red carpet reception on North Korea visit

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea in the early hours, marking his first visit to the capital in 24 years. Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upon his arrival at an airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this image released by the Korean Central News Agency June 19, 2024. Despite the …

North Korea vows unconditional support to Russia, Kim says relations with Putin even closer than in Soviet-era
6 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea vows unconditional support to Russia, Kim says relations with Putin even closer than in Soviet-era

India TV News  

Pyongyang: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive strategic partnership during a summit in Pyongyang, in a bid to expand their economic and military cooperation and cement a united front against Washington. Putin's visit comes amid growing concerns over an arms arrangement in which North Korea provides Russia with badly needed munitions for …

Vladimir Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Independent  

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Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally

The Hindu  

President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea early on June 18, Russian news agencies reported, after he said the two countries want to cooperate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions in the face of intensifying confrontations with Washington. A banner on a building said: “We warmly welcome the President of the Russian Federation.” Mr. Putin also said in his published remarks …

Russian President Putin to meet Kim Jong Un during his visit to North Korea for first time in 24 years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian President Putin to meet Kim Jong Un during his visit to North Korea for first time in 24 years

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea on Tuesday and Wednesday for the first time in 24 years, the two countries said, underscoring Moscow's burgeoning partnership with the nuclear-armed state since the invasion of Ukraine. In Washington, the White House said it was troubled by the deepening relationship between Russia and North Korea, and the U.S. State Department said …

Russia President Vladimir Putin makes rare visit to North Korea
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia President Vladimir Putin makes rare visit to North Korea

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un smile during their meeting at the Pyongyang Sunan International Airport outside Pyongyang, North Korea, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. A banner on a building said: “We warmly welcome the President of the Russian Federation.” Putin also said in his published remarks that Russia and North Korea will develop …

Putin and Kim Jong Un will meet in North Korea, supporter of Russia's war in Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin and Kim Jong Un will meet in North Korea, supporter of Russia's war in Ukraine

NPR  

Putin and Kim Jong Un will meet in North Korea, supporter of Russia's war in Ukraine toggle caption Vladimir Smirnov/AFP via Getty Images SEOUL, South Korea — President Vladimir Putin of Russia has arrived in North Korea for a summit with leader Kim Jong Un. Putin and Kim last met in Russia's Far East in September, where Putin showed Kim …

Putin to visit North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un, a first in 24 years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin to visit North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un, a first in 24 years

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in North Korea on Tuesday for a two-day visit, his first in 24 years, both countries announced. Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Putin is expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for talks focused on expanding military cooperation as they deepen their alignment in the …

Putin to visit North Korea on June 18 for talks with Kim Jong Un as expanded military ties worry West
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin to visit North Korea on June 18 for talks with Kim Jong Un as expanded military ties worry West

India TV News  

Seoul: Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to North Korea now has a date - July 18 - as he is expected to hold talks on expanding military cooperation and another possible weapons deal that has long worried Western countries. North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday at Kim's …

Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years

Al Jazeera  

Russian president to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Kremlin says. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un extended an invitation to Putin when Kim visited Russia’s east in September for the first talks between the two men since 2019. “At the invitation of the Chairman of State Affairs of the …

Will North Korea be a bigger threat under Biden or Trump?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Will North Korea be a bigger threat under Biden or Trump?

LA Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after the test firing of a missile at an undisclosed location in the country on Aug. 24, 2019. Following three summits between then-South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the two countries issued a joint declaration pledging better ties between the countries, the easing of military tensions and a …

A Chinese official meets North Korean leader Kim in Pyongyang in highest-level talks in years
8 months, 4 weeks ago

A Chinese official meets North Korean leader Kim in Pyongyang in highest-level talks in years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A top ranking official Chinese …

Putin to visit North Korea soon despite concerns raised by West over alleged arms deal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin to visit North Korea soon despite concerns raised by West over alleged arms deal

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin showed his intention to visit Pyongyang soon, North Korea's state-run broadcaster KRT reported on Sunday. Putin also thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for his invitation to visit as he met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui who visited Russia last week, KRT said. Russia thanked North Korea for its support and solidarity …

Russian foreign minister offers security talks with North Korea, China as he visits Pyongyang
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian foreign minister offers security talks with North Korea, China as he visits Pyongyang

The Hindu  

Russia's Foreign Minister proposed regular security talks with North Korea and China to deal with what he described as increasing U.S.-led regional military threats, as he met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his top diplomat on October 19 during a visit to Pyongyang. “The United States, Japan and South Korea intensifying military activity here and Washington working toward …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Ends Russia Trip with 'Heartfelt Thanks' to Putin
1 year, 3 months ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Ends Russia Trip with 'Heartfelt Thanks' to Putin

News 18  

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un expressed his “heartfelt thanks” to President Vladimir Putin, state media said Monday, as he headed home after nearly a week in Russia on a defence-focused trip. Kim’s tour of Russia’s Far East, which began Tuesday, has showcased potential military ties, with North Korea’s leader inspecting everything from Russian space rockets to submarines, and including a …

North Korea's leader wraps up Russia trip with drones gift
1 year, 3 months ago

North Korea's leader wraps up Russia trip with drones gift

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Russia on Sunday after a rare six-day visit that appeared to solidify his country's ties with President Vladimir Putin – fanning Western fears that Pyongyang could provide Moscow with weapons for its assault on Ukraine. Mr. Kim's tour of Russia's far eastern region, which began Tuesday, has focused intensely on military cooperation, including …

Kim invites Putin to North Korea as he continues Russia visit
1 year, 3 months ago

Kim invites Putin to North Korea as he continues Russia visit

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to his country during their talks in Russia, state media reported on September 14, with Mr. Kim expected to continue his trip with visits to military production facilities. Mr. Kim told Mr. Putin the meeting in Russia's Far East brought bilateral ties to a new level and expressed his willingness …

Vladimir Putin 'gratefully' accepts Kim Jong Un's invite for North Korea visit, but foreign minister looks set to stand in
1 year, 3 months ago

Vladimir Putin 'gratefully' accepts Kim Jong Un's invite for North Korea visit, but foreign minister looks set to stand in

ABC  

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's invitation for Russian officials to visit North Korea, after the Russian president hosted Mr Kim at a Russian space centre and held talks on bilateral ties. Key points: Kim Jong Un met with Vladimir Putin in Russia earlier this week to discuss greater cooperation The …

How Kim’s meeting with Putin at Russian spaceport may hint at his space and weapons ambitions
1 year, 3 months ago

How Kim’s meeting with Putin at Russian spaceport may hint at his space and weapons ambitions

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Ending a global guessing game on when and where they would meet, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin got together at a rocket launch facility in the Russian Far East on Wednesday for their first summit in four years. A look at Kim’s growing arsenal and areas where he might possibly …

Kim meets Putin, promises North Korea’s full support for Russia’s ‘sacred fight’
1 year, 3 months ago

Kim meets Putin, promises North Korea’s full support for Russia’s ‘sacred fight’

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that his country offers its “full and unconditional support” for Russia’s “sacred fight” to defend its security interests, in an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine, and said Pyongyang will always stand with Moscow on the “anti-imperialist” front. The meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin came …

Kim Jong Un and Putin meet hours after North Korea missile launch
1 year, 3 months ago

Kim Jong Un and Putin meet hours after North Korea missile launch

Al Jazeera  

Leader Kim Jong Un is in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin that are expected to focus on arms sales. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has begun his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, a couple of hours after Pyongyang fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast. As Putin showed Kim around …

Here's what happened in Kim Jong Un's meeting with Putin
1 year, 3 months ago

Here's what happened in Kim Jong Un's meeting with Putin

NPR  

Here's what happened in Kim Jong Un's meeting with Putin AILSA CHANG, HOST: Seven time zones east of Moscow today, Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un. In fact, before Kim's arrival, Putin told reporters Russia would help North Korea's quest to launch a satellite. Western officials worry Russia might offer its advanced technology, …

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin. What we know about Russia-N. Korea ties
1 year, 3 months ago

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin. What we know about Russia-N. Korea ties

Hindustan Times  

North Korea's Kim Jong Un is in Russia on a rare overseas visit Tuesday ahead of a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, as Washington warns of a possible arms deal for Moscow's war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin, center right, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shake hands during a meeting in Vladivostok, Russia. READ | North Korea's …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Heads to Russia aboard Armored Train to Meet Vladimir Putin
1 year, 3 months ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Heads to Russia aboard Armored Train to Meet Vladimir Putin

News 18  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was travelling to Russia by armoured train early Tuesday to meet President Vladimir Putin, Pyongyang reported, with face-to-face talks potentially focused on weapon sales. On Monday the agency had reported that “the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un will meet and have a talk with Comrade Putin during the visit.” The Kremlin also confirmed that …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un departs for Russia to meet Putin
1 year, 3 months ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un departs for Russia to meet Putin

India Today  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia, where he is expected to hold a high-stakes meeting with President Vladimir Putin. According to North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency, Kim boarded his personal train from the capital, Pyongyang, on Sunday afternoon. The agenda for the meeting is also yet to be known, but it is likely to …

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia to meet with Putin
1 year, 3 months ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia to meet with Putin

The Hindu  

Russia and North Korea confirmed on September 11 that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia in a highly anticipated meeting with President Vladimir Putin that has sparked Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. A brief statement on the Kremlin’s website said Mr. Kim’s visit is at Mr. Putin's invitation and would …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un seems to have departed for Russia for summit with Vladimir Putin: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un seems to have departed for Russia for summit with Vladimir Putin: Report

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have departed for Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin, South Korean broadcaster YTN reported on Monday, citing an unnamed senior government source. Russian President Vladimir Putin, center right, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shake hands during their meeting in Vladivostok, Russia. Kim appears to be headed to North …

Kim Jong Un meets Vladimir Putin in Russia. What do Pyongyang and Moscow want from each other?
1 year, 4 months ago

Kim Jong Un meets Vladimir Putin in Russia. What do Pyongyang and Moscow want from each other?

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with President Vladimir Putin at a cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East on Wednesday for talks that are likely to focus on Russia’s desire to buy ammunition to refill reserves drained by its war in Ukraine. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu traveled to Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital, in July and …

Kim Jong Un to meet Putin in Russia this month: US official
1 year, 4 months ago

Kim Jong Un to meet Putin in Russia this month: US official

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: A U.S. official said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia soon to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine. National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson noted Monday that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu traveled to Pyongyang recently and tried to …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un to meet Putin in Russia this month: U.S. official
1 year, 4 months ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un to meet Putin in Russia this month: U.S. official

The Hindu  

A U.S. official said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia soon to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine. The official said the U.S. isn’t sure exactly where or when the meeting would take place, but the Pacific port city of …

Why would North Korea’s Kim and Russia’s Putin want to meet?
1 year, 4 months ago

Why would North Korea’s Kim and Russia’s Putin want to meet?

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin, a US official has said. If not, how could the defence minister of a powerful country at war come to a small country like North Korea?” Kim Taewoo, former head of Seoul’s Korea Institute for National Unification, said. Kim is likely It’s unclear …

US says Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin planning to meet as Russia seeks arms for Ukraine war
1 year, 4 months ago

US says Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin planning to meet as Russia seeks arms for Ukraine war

ABC  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to travel to Russia within the month to meet with President Vladimir Putin, according to a US official, as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine. Key points: Russia's Pacific port city of Vladivostok is considered a likely place for the meeting Russian Defence Minister …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, US official says
1 year, 4 months ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, US official says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A U.S. official said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia soon to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine. The official said the U.S. isn’t sure exactly where or when the meeting would take place, but the Pacific port …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un to meet Putin in Russia this month: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un to meet Putin in Russia this month: Report

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to travel to Russia this month to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the possibility of supplying weapons for the war in Ukraine, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing U.S. and allied sources. Kim would travel from Pyongyang, probably by armored train, to Vladivostok, on the Pacific Coast of Russia, …

North Korean leader Kim expected to meet Russia’s Putin: US
1 year, 4 months ago

North Korean leader Kim expected to meet Russia’s Putin: US

Al Jazeera  

The White House says Kim Jong Un is expected to hold a ‘leader-level diplomatic engagement’ with President Vladimir Putin. “As we have warned publicly, arms negotiations between Russia and the DPRK are actively advancing,” Watson said, using an acronym for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or North Korea. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said that, despite its …

North Korea may resort to military actions in protest of US, South Korea, Japan summit
1 year, 4 months ago

North Korea may resort to military actions in protest of US, South Korea, Japan summit

Firstpost  

North Korea has openly criticized the increasing military collaboration among these three nations, asserting that it could lay the groundwork for an unsettling parallel to the establishment of an “Asian version of NATO.” North Korea may initiate military actions, including launching an intercontinental ballistic missile, in protest of an upcoming summit involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan, a …

‘Smash the imperialists’: N Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Putin exchange letters
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Smash the imperialists’: N Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Putin exchange letters

Al Jazeera  

Leaders say the allies are ‘fully demonstrating their invincibility’ and pledge to bolster security ties as US accuses Pyongyang of supplying weapons to Moscow. North Korea leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged letters pledging to develop ties into what Kim called a “long-standing strategic relationship”. Washington remains “deeply concerned” about North Korea aiding Russia’s war effort …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meets Russian defence chief, showcases missiles
1 year, 5 months ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meets Russian defence chief, showcases missiles

Al Jazeera  

Sergei Shoigu’s visit comes as the North is marking anniversary of armistice that ended fighting in the 1950-53 Korean War. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has met with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in his first known meeting with a foreign dignitary since the Covid-19 pandemic. Kim and Shoigu discussed “matters of mutual concern” related to defence and regional …

Korean leaders exchange friendly letters despite rising tensions
2 years, 8 months ago

Korean leaders exchange friendly letters despite rising tensions

Firstpost  

Pyongyang’s official KCNA news agency said Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in agreed that inter-Korean ties would develop if both sides ‘make tireless efforts with hope’ Seoul**, South Korea:** North Korean leader Kim Jong Un thanked outgoing South Korean president Moon Jae-in for his efforts to improve inter-Korean relations, state media said, in an unexpected move following growing signs Pyongyang …

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