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Trump's trade war with China drives silent wedge between US and South Korea

February 14, 2019

There's a diplomatic elephant on the Korean peninsula: President Donald Trump’s trade war with China is doling blows to South Korea’s already-struggling economy — and that’s pretty much the opposite of what “allies” are supposed to do.

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Why Trump failed to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons, and how he can do better at the next summit

The Conversation

February 13, 2019

Donald Trump says North Korea is no longer a "Nuclear Threat" but US intelligence agencies said in January that the country has kept its arsenal. The next summit is in two weeks. What can Trump do differently this time?

Trump says to meet North Korea's Kim in Vietnam in late February

Reuters

February 06, 2019

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would hold his second meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the end of February in Vietnam.

Expert: 'Cautiously optimistic' about possible peace deal with North Korea

PRI's The World

January 30, 2019

US Intelligence officials told senators on Tuesday that North Korea is not disarming it's nuclear program, despite President Trump's statements to the contrary. But one expert says the prospects of war is no longer a "serious possibility."

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US, North Korea to hold talks on second Trump-Kim summit

Reuters

January 18, 2019

North Korea's lead negotiator in nuclear diplomacy with the United States is expected to hold talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and could also meet President Donald Trump on Friday during a visit aimed at clearing the way for a second US-North Korea summit.

A North Korea diplomat in Italy is missing, a South Korean MP says

Reuters

January 03, 2019

A North Korean diplomat who was until recently acting ambassador to Italy has gone missing, a South Korean member of parliament said on Thursday.

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North Korea warns of 'new path,' but options limited

Reuters

January 02, 2019

In his New Year address on Tuesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un warned he might take a "new path" if Washington maintains sanctions amid his country's push for economic development, but experts say it may be too late to change the trajectory of negotiations.

Food

One winner from the Inter-Korean summits? Cold noodle soup.

PRI's The World

September 25, 2018

North and South Korean leaders dined on a bowl of buckwheat noodles submerged in a chilly, savory broth during their meeting in Pyongyang. Korean restaurant owners say there's been a resurgence of interest in the soup.

Watch: President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations

Reuters

September 25, 2018

President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday morning. At this address last year, he labeled North Korean leader Kim Jong-un "rocket man."

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Inter-Korean summit produces 'totally unprecedented' results

GlobalPost

September 20, 2018

After three days of talks between the leaders of North and South Korea, spirits are high and promises are many. And South Korean leader Kim Jong-un wants another direct meeting with President Donald Trump.

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The making of a new icon in North Korea

PRI's The World

September 28, 2010

North Korea's best designers likely working up a whole new iconography for their likely next leader, Kim Jong-un. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Orville Schell, who directs the Center on US-China relations at the Asia Society in New York.

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North Korean leader promotes youngest son

The Takeaway

September 28, 2010

Reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has promoted his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, to the rank of general. The move added to speculation that Kim Jong-un will take over for his ailing father in the future.

Kim Jong-un

Trump's trade war with China drives silent wedge between US and South Korea

Why Trump failed to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons, and how he can do better at the next summit

Trump says to meet North Korea's Kim in Vietnam in late February

Expert: 'Cautiously optimistic' about possible peace deal with North Korea

US, North Korea to hold talks on second Trump-Kim summit

A North Korea diplomat in Italy is missing, a South Korean MP says

North Korea warns of 'new path,' but options limited

One winner from the Inter-Korean summits? Cold noodle soup.

Watch: President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations

Inter-Korean summit produces 'totally unprecedented' results

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The making of a new icon in North Korea

North Korean leader promotes youngest son

After Kim Jong-il, What's Next for North Korea?

North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-il Dead at 69

North Koreans Mourn Kim Jong-il

Top of the Hour: Kim's Body Lies in State in North Korea, Morning Headlines

Top of the Hour: Kim Jong-un Consolidates Power in North Korea, Morning Headlines

The 'Great Successor' Poised to Rule North Korea

North Korea Holds State Funeral for Kim Jong-il

Top of the Hour: North Korea Mourns for Kim Jong-il, Morning Headlines