Kim Jong Un
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Kim Jong Un Open to 3rd Trump Summit
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the breakdown in talks with the United States has raised the risks of reviving tensions and he is only interested in meeting US President…
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Pentagon indefinitely suspends some training exercises with South Korea
EghtesadOnline: The United States and South Korea have agreed to indefinitely suspend two exchange program training exercises, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the aftermath of the summit earlier…
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North Korea's Kim visits Beijing; South Korea, U.S. halt military drill
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, where he will likely brief Chinese President Xi Jinping on his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump last week,…
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North Korean, U.S. officials air differences on eve of summit; Trump stays positive
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday his historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore could “work out very nicely” as officials from both countries…
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North Korea's Kim lands in Singapore, on cusp of making history with Trump summit
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un landed in Singapore on Sunday ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump that could end a nuclear stand-off between the old foes and transform…
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South Korea says North Korea committed to Trump summit and 'complete' denuclearization
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to “complete” denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and to a planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, South…
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Pompeo promises North Korea future 'brimming with prosperity' if it denuclearizes
EghtesadOnline: North Korea can look forward to “a future brimming with peace and prosperity” if it agrees to quickly give up its nuclear weapons, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged…
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North Korean leader Kim visits China, meets President Xi
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited China and met President Xi Jinping, state media of both countries said on Tuesday, their second encounter in two months in a flurry of…
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North Korea says denuclearization pledge not result of U.S.-led sanctions
EghtesadOnline: North Korea said on Sunday its intention to denuclearize, unveiled at a historic inter-Korean summit, was not the result of U.S.-led sanctions and pressure, warning the United…
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Trump Floats Holding North Korea Summit in Peace House Near DMZ
EghtesadOnline: President Donald Trump has a new idea for the location of a potential meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un: the Peace House near the Demilitarized Zone marking the North’s border…
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North Korea Set to Mothball Nuclear Site, Suspend Missile Tests
EghtesadOnline: North Korea has achieved its goal of developing a nuclear arsenal and is suspending further tests of atomic weapons or intercontinental ballistic missiles, its state-run media…
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Trump Confirms CIA Chief Pompeo Met North Korea’s Kim Last Week
EghtesadOnline: CIA Director Mike Pompeo traveled to North Korea last week to meet with Kim Jong Un in advance of a possible summit on denuclearization, President Donald Trump said.
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U.S. Confirms North Korean Offer to Talk Denuclearization
EghtesadOnline: The U.S. has confirmed that Kim Jong Un is willing to talk to President Donald Trump about getting rid of his nuclear weapons, as South Korea claimed when it passed along the…
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Kim Jong Un Invites South Korea’s Moon to Summit in Pyongyang
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to meet in Pyongyang, a dramatic gesture that may raise prospects for easing tensions on the Korean…
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Trump Floats Friendship With North Korea’s Kim After Fresh Barb
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump said it was “certainly a possibility” that he could become friends with Kim Jong Un, hours after insulting the North Korean leader on Twitter.
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One Man Trump Won't Meet on Asia Trip Looms Largest
EghtesadOnline: Donald Trump departed Washington on Friday for a 10-day tour of Asia, his first trip to the region as president, during which he’ll travel to five countries and attend several…
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Kim Jong Un Boosts Sister Within North Korea's Inner Circle
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promoted his 28-year-old sister to the ruling party’s political wing, bringing her closer to the center of power and tightening the family’s…
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Trump Rattles Saber at North Korea: ‘Only One Thing Will Work’
EghtesadOnline: President Donald Trump returned to saber-rattling against North Korea, saying that “only one thing will work!” after years of diplomacy have failed, even as his counterpart in…
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China and Russia Warn the U.S. Not to Seek North Korean Regime Change
EghtesadOnline: In supporting a watered-down version of North Korea sanctions, China and Russia had a stern warning for the U.S.: Don’t try to overthrow Kim Jong Un’s regime.
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Japan Backs U.S. Proposal to Target North Korea's Oil Supplies
EghtesadOnline: Japan backed a U.S. push for the United Nations Security Council to vote Monday on fresh sanctions against North Korea, saying that Kim Jong Un’s nuclear program poses the most…
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As World Watches Kim, China Quietly Builds South China Sea Clout
EghtesadOnline: As Kim Jong Un’s antics in North Korea capture global attention, China is quietly moving to bolster its grip on disputed territory in the South China Sea.
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Trump and Moon Agree to Show Muscle After North Korea Nuke
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to support billions of dollars in new weapons sales to South Korea after North Korea’s largest nuclear test, while his ambassador to the United…
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Pyongyang's Threats Start to Show in South Korea's Economy
EghtesadOnline: While investors in South Korea have shrugged off threats of war for years, limited but potentially telling signs of economic harm are starting to show this time as Kim Jong Un…
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China’s Oil Lifeline to North Korea Targeted After Nuclear Blast
EghtesadOnline: Even before North Korea detonated its most powerful nuclear bomb yet, Japan was calling for moves to cut off its oil supply.
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Trump Threatens New Sanctions After North Korea Nuclear Test
EghtesadOnline: President Donald Trump threatened to increase economic sanctions and halt trade with any nation doing business with North Korea, and his defense chief said the U.S. has “many…
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With Nuke Test, Kim Also Threatens China's Surging Assets
EghtesadOnline: It’s hard to imagine a good time for North Korea to test a nuclear bomb, but for Chinese investors the detonation comes just as they regain confidence in the nation’s financial…
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Trump's Threats Over North Korea Belie Limits on His Options
EghtesadOnline: Hours after North Korea said it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, President Donald Trump mused about new sanctions that would mean cutting off trade with China while his defense…
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Merkel Backs Mattis Against Trump in Call for North Korea Talks
EghtesadOnline: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said diplomacy is the best way to tackle the standoff with North Korea, in stark contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump who has dismissed the…
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North Korea Says It Has Developed Hydrogen Bomb to Suit ICBM
EghtesadOnline: North Korea claims that it now has a more-developed hydrogen nuclear weapon that can be mounted on a new intercontinental ballistic missile.
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U.N. condemns 'outrageous' North Korea missile launch, Pyongyang says more to come
EghtesadOnline: The United Nations condemned North Korea’s “outrageous” firing of a ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday, demanding Pyongyang halt its weapons program but holding back on any…