Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un unlikely to improve relations, North Korean state media says
4 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un unlikely to improve relations, North Korean state media says

ABC  

North Korea sees little use in maintaining a personal relationship between leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump if Washington sticks to hostile policies, state media has reported. Key points: North Korea has criticised the US for commenting on rocky inter-Korean affairs this week It says it will continue to build up its military forces to cope with US threats The country's Foreign Minister says the US has been "hypocritical" US policies prove Washington remains a long-term threat to the North Korean state and its people, North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Son-gwon said in a statement carried by state news agency KCNA on the second anniversary of the leaders' first summit. North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Son-gwon said the Trump administration had been focusing on scoring political points. Mr Ri said North Korea's desire to open a new cooperative era ran as deep as ever, but that the situation on the Korean peninsula was daily taking a turn for the worse.

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Opinion: Trump wants to rekindle his Kim Jong Un bromance, but North Korea has other suitors now
1 week, 1 day ago

Opinion: Trump wants to rekindle his Kim Jong Un bromance, but North Korea has other suitors now

LA Times  

To say that President-elect Donald Trump has a lot of plans for his second term would be a gross understatement. Members of Trump’s inner circle told Reuters in late November that the next president was already talking about restarting the personal diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that had begun during his first term. During his first term, …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails ‘dearest friend’ Putin; China’s Xi calls Russian counterpart ‘reliable partner’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails ‘dearest friend’ Putin; China’s Xi calls Russian counterpart ‘reliable partner’

Live Mint  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as his “dearest friend” in a New Year's letter, commending the strong bilateral ties between the two nations, according to state media reports on Tuesday. Kim's latest message described Putin as his “dearest friend and comrade”, the Korean Central News Agency said. China's Xi called Putin, ‘best friend’ …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un threatens ‘toughest and aggressive’ anti-US policy before Donald Trump’s return
2 weeks, 1 day ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un threatens ‘toughest and aggressive’ anti-US policy before Donald Trump’s return

Live Mint  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a five-day plenary meeting of North Korea's ruling Workers’ Party that concluded on Friday, delivered a sharp criticism of the United States, labeling it as “the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy.” Kim’s comments were part of a broader condemnation of the expanding US-South Korea-Japan security partnership, which …

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office
2 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he will implement the 'toughest' anti-US policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president, the country's state media reported Sunday. It said Kim's speech 'clarified the strategy for the toughest anti-US counteraction to be launched aggressively' by North Korea for its long-term national interests and security. But …

North Korea declares ‘strongest’ response strategy towards US: Report
2 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korea declares ‘strongest’ response strategy towards US: Report

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a policy-setting key meeting of the country's ruling party last week ahead of the new year, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. Ahead of the new year, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a crucial policy-setting meeting of the governing party last week The "strongest" response strategy towards the United States was …

Kim Jong Un vows the toughest anti-US policy before Donald Trump takes office
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kim Jong Un vows the toughest anti-US policy before Donald Trump takes office

India Today  

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, state media reported Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president. During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party that ended Friday, Kim called the U.S. “the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy.” Kim …

Trump calls North Korean troops in Russia a ‘complicating factor’ and boasts of relationship with Kim Jong Un
1 month ago

Trump calls North Korean troops in Russia a ‘complicating factor’ and boasts of relationship with Kim Jong Un

The Independent  

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Analysis: China, Russia and North Korea watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea
1 month, 1 week ago

Analysis: China, Russia and North Korea watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea

CNN  

CNN — A night of political upheaval in South Korea has upended stability in a key democratic US ally – sending shock waves through the region and Washington at a moment of acute global tension. “Any instability in South Korea has major ramifications for our Indo-Pacific policies,” retired US Col. Cedric Leighton told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, pointing to how US …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. A Russia military delegation led by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday, amid growing international concern about the two countries’ expanding cooperation after North Korea sent thousands …

North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia’s defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. U.S., South Korean and others say North Korea has also shipped artillery systems, missiles and other conventional weapons to replenish Russia’s exhausted weapons inventory. Last week, South Korean …

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, 3 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 …

'Requesting a change in attitude': North Korean leader rebuffs 'love letters' from Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Requesting a change in attitude': North Korean leader rebuffs 'love letters' from Trump

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump needs to change the tone of his love letters, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un reportedly said this week. North Korea’s nuclear program represents a major foreign policy challenge to Trump because Kim has both expanded his arsenal and deepened ties with Russia, the Journal reported. “Trump may think love letters are enough," he said, "but for …

North Korea's Kim says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
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1 month, 3 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’s message to Trump: We’re not interested
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un’s message to Trump: We’re not interested

Live Mint  

SEOUL—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to rebuff the prospect of reviving his nuclear diplomacy with President-elect Donald Trump, according to his first public remarks about disarmament talks since the election. Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, has previously compared North Korea to a “criminal syndicate that controls territory." Rep. Mike Waltz, Trump’s choice for White …

Kim Jong-un says past negotiations with US confirmed ‘unchangeable’ hostility toward North Korea
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
1 month, 3 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 …

North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war

Hindustan Times  

By Hyonhee Shin North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war SEOUL -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of ramping up tension and provocations, saying the Korean peninsula has never faced such risks of nuclear war as now, state media KCNA said on Friday. "Never before have the warring parties on …

North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader’s meeting comes amid concern in Western capitals over growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has met with Russia’s resources minister, state media has reported, in the latest indication of rapidly warming relations between the countries. The pair met at the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee headquarters, with Kim expressing appreciation …

North Korea calls for ‘limitless’ nuclear expansion to counter US after Trump win
1 month, 4 weeks ago

North Korea calls for ‘limitless’ nuclear expansion to counter US after Trump win

The Independent  

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North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats
1 month, 4 weeks ago

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter U.S.-led threats in comments reported Monday that were his first direct criticism toward Washington since Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. North Korea has since suspended any meaningful talks with Washington and Seoul as …

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea

Al Jazeera  

Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to Russia-North Korea treaty. The leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan have held a joint news conference to denounce the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Biden emphasised on Friday that the US alliance with Japan and South …

Concerned over Russia-North Korea defence cooperation, US & Nato allies turn to Asian partnerships
2 months ago

Concerned over Russia-North Korea defence cooperation, US & Nato allies turn to Asian partnerships

Firstpost  

Washington is actively collaborating with Japan and South Korea to address security concerns tied to North Korea’s defence cooperation with Moscow Banners displaying the NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April 19, 2018. Speaking at a forum on nuclear and radiological terrorism in Bucharest, Under …

Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses’ him. But he faces a very different North Korean leader this time around
2 months, 1 week 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 …

South Korea’s president denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal
2 months, 1 week ago

South Korea’s president denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denied wrongdoing on Thursday in a burgeoning influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife that is severely hurting his approval ratings and providing political munition to his rivals. The main liberal opposition Democratic Party said Yoon’s response only showed his “arrogance” and “self-righteousness.” The party earlier demanded Yoon apologize, reshuffle …

Russia ratifies mutual military assistance treaty with North Korea
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2 months, 1 week ago

Russia ratifies mutual military assistance treaty with North Korea

LA Times  

The upper house of the Russian parliament on Wednesday ratified a treaty with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes as the U.S. has confirmed the deployment of 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia. The “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty,” which Russian President Vladimir Putin signed with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on a visit to Pyongyang …

Kim Jong Un is embracing Russia for his regime’s survival
2 months, 1 week ago

Kim Jong Un is embracing Russia for his regime’s survival

Live Mint  

SEOUL—Kim Jong Un tried peace talks and refrained from testing new weapons to shed North Korea’s status as a pariah state. Officials from the U.S., South Korea and elsewhere also believe Kim has asked Russia for help to improve North Korea’s top weaponry—much of which is based on Soviet-era systems. “It’s North Korea 2.0 that Kim is pursuing," said Paik …

US presses silent China to rein in North Korea and Russia as tensions rise
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US presses silent China to rein in North Korea and Russia as tensions rise

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. The Russia-North Korea partnership runs contrary to Beijing’s goal …

US and China Discuss Growing Military Cooperation Between Moscow and Pyongyang
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

US and China Discuss Growing Military Cooperation Between Moscow and Pyongyang

Firstpost  

US and China are engaged in high-level talks over North Korean troops in Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The conversation aims to discuss the growing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, with both sides expressing their concerns and expectations. China emphasizes the importance of maintaining peace talks and political settlement, while the US underscores the need to curb …

North Korea beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat

The Independent  

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Senior US official warns of North Korean nuclear threats and help for Russia
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Senior US official warns of North Korean nuclear threats and help for Russia

The Independent  

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Grinning North Korean Kim treats daughter to night out at parade
3 months ago

Grinning North Korean Kim treats daughter to night out at parade

Daily Mail  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hit the town with his daughter Kim Ju Ae for a mass celebration in the heart of Pyongyang last night, just days after threatening to strike the United States with a nuclear missile. The impressive display, which Kim and Ju Ae took in with wide grins plastered across their faces, comes days after North …

North Korea ‘highly likely’ sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine, South Korea says
3 months, 1 week ago

North Korea ‘highly likely’ sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine, South Korea says

The Independent  

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North Korea and China mark their 75th anniversary of ties as outsiders question their relationship
3 months, 1 week ago

North Korea and China mark their 75th anniversary of ties as outsiders question their relationship

The Independent  

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North Korea rules out return to leader-to-leader diplomacy regardless of who wins US election
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

On a day when isolated nations get their say at the UN, North Korea reups condemnation of US
3 months, 2 weeks ago

On a day when isolated nations get their say at the UN, North Korea reups condemnation of US

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — North Korea condemned the United States and its allies Monday for “stirring up military confrontations still further” by engaging in war games in the Asia-Pacific region and “talking unceasingly” about regime change in the diplomatically isolated nation. “They are stirring up military confrontations still further,” Kim said, accusing Washington of hypocrisy — another common charge from North …

On a day when isolated nations get their say at the UN, North Korea reups condemnation of US
3 months, 2 weeks ago

On a day when isolated nations get their say at the UN, North Korea reups condemnation of US

The Independent  

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The Potential Impact of a Second Trump Term on Inter-Korean Relations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Potential Impact of a Second Trump Term on Inter-Korean Relations

The Diplomat  

Inter-Korean relations have historically been marked by periods of tension interspersed with cautious engagement, heavily influenced by the geopolitical strategies of major powers, particularly the United States. While this approach could potentially restart stalled talks, it risks reinforcing the narrative of North Korea's leadership seeking validation through direct engagement with the U.S. president, thereby sidelining South Korea’s role in inter-Korean …

Putin vows support to North Korea after devastating floods
5 months, 1 week ago

Putin vows support to North Korea after devastating floods

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered condolences to North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un over devastating floods that caused untold casualties and damaged thousands of homes, the Kremlin said on Saturday. The North, in turn, said on Sunday that Mr. Putin had also offered "immediate humanitarian support" to aid its recovery efforts, to which Mr. Kim responded that he "could …

North Korea wants to re-open nuclear talks with US if Trump wins presidential elections: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea wants to re-open nuclear talks with US if Trump wins presidential elections: Report

India TV News  

Seoul: A former high-ranking North Korean diplomat, who defected to the South last year, said Pyongyang wants to re-open nuclear talks with the United States if Republican candidate Donald Trump is re-elected after the November elections and is working on a new negotiating strategy. Ri Il Kyu, a senior North Korean diplomat based in Cuba, defected with his wife and …

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  

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Donald Trump Strikes Out With Wild Claim About Kim Jong Un And Yankees
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Strikes Out With Wild Claim About Kim Jong Un And Yankees

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump just wanted to take Kim Jong Un out to the ball game. The Republican nominee said at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Saturday that he proposed taking the North Korean dictator to a New York Yankees game to calm his obsession with nukes. You’ve got so much nuclear weapons, so much.’ I said, ‘Just …

Trump says he’d like to take Kim Jong-Un to a baseball game as he boasts about their friendship
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump says he’d like to take Kim Jong-Un to a baseball game as he boasts about their friendship

The Independent  

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Implications of Putin’s visit to North Korea
6 months, 1 week ago

Implications of Putin’s visit to North Korea

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to North Korea has drawn significant global attention due to its substantial geopolitical implications. This rare diplomatic engagement between Russia and the reclusive North Korean regime marks a notable shift in regional dynamics, carrying potential consequences for global politics, including India's strategic considerations. As Russia pivots towards North Korea and potentially strengthens its ties …

Cold War 2.0: Putin-Kim’s ‘elevated friendship’ threatens American order in East Asia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cold War 2.0: Putin-Kim’s ‘elevated friendship’ threatens American order in East Asia

Firstpost  

Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s ‘elevated friendship’ has come to pose a big security question that may jeopardise the existing security architecture maintained by the US and its allies The state visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea has sparked major debates defining the evolving dynamics in northeast Asia. Putin and North Korean leader …

Vladimir Putin went to North Korea looking for friends, but he may have helped arm his enemy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin went to North Korea looking for friends, but he may have helped arm his enemy

ABC  

When Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea to announce a new military partnership a few days ago, he was given the trademark military spectacle that Pyongyang has perfected. South Korea warns of red line Vladimir Putin's decision to sign a military partnership with North Korea may change South Korea's stance on sending arms to Ukraine. North Korea's official Korean …

How a Second Trump Term Could Shape the South Korea-U.S. Alliance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

How a Second Trump Term Could Shape the South Korea-U.S. Alliance

The Diplomat  

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election draws closer, U.S. allies and adversaries alike are preparing for the potential return of former president Donald Trump to the White House. Trump’s return to the Oval Office in 2025 would likely create friction in the South Korea-U.S. relationship in at least three distinct ways. First, Trump might break with South Korean President Yoon …

Putin, Kim and the other ‘special relationships’ putting us all at risk
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin, Kim and the other ‘special relationships’ putting us all at risk

The Independent  

North Korea is not one’s usual pit stop between Russia and Vietnam, but for Vladimir Putin, it was too good an opportunity to miss. It is well known that ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Putin has provided North Korea with substantial food assistance and cash in exchange for millions of rounds of North Korean artillery. Only …

Axis of Defiance: North Korean Belligerence Gets a Putin Boost - News18
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Axis of Defiance: North Korean Belligerence Gets a Putin Boost - News18

News 18  

Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a rare ‘friendly state visit’ to North Korea on June 19, bolstering a geopolitical realignment with significant implications. The latter paid a brief visit to North Korea in July 2000, soon after taking office during the reign of Kim Jong Un’s father. Former US President Bush had famously called North Korea, Iran and Iraq an …

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