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Trump Says North Korea Has 112 Nuclear Missiles, Praises Kim
President Trump said North Korea possesses 112 nuclear missiles and that he gets along well with Kim Jong Un, as Pyongyang deepens military ties with Russia over Ukraine.
Trump Defends North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal, Rules It Out for Iran
President Trump said North Korea can keep its nuclear weapons because Kim Jong Un is "a friend," while maintaining that Iran will not be permitted to acquire a bomb.
Trump Leans on Dennis Rodman as North Korea Stays Silent on Kim Summit
President Trump is pushing for a new meeting with Kim Jong Un, but Pyongyang has not responded. He is now featuring Dennis Rodman, who has met Kim and his family, at public events.
Trump Calls Kim's Nuclear Arsenal 'Pretty Large,' Contrasts Iran
Trump called Kim Jong Un's nuclear arsenal 'pretty large' and said Kim will be 'fine' as long as he is around, contrasting North Korea's arms with Iran.
North Korea Testing Swarm Attacks That Mix Drones, Missiles
The Wall Street Journal reports North Korea has been testing swarm attacks that combine drones and missiles, a shift that could complicate US and allied missile defenses in the region.
South Korea's Lee Brings Nuclear Freeze Offer to UN General Assembly
South Korean President Lee plans to propose phased denuclearization of North Korea at the UN General Assembly, urging Washington to ease sanctions in exchange for a nuclear freeze.
North Korea Fires Two Missiles in Three Hours, Pressing Washington
Pyongyang launched two ballistic missiles toward the sea in three hours, South Korea confirmed, escalating pressure on Washington amid ongoing U.S. military exercises.
North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles in Three Hours, Pressuring the US
Pyongyang launched two ballistic missiles off its east coast Saturday in what South Korean and US officials called a deliberate escalation tied to ongoing American military exercises.
Trump Courts Kim Jong Un, but May Need China to Restart Talks
The White House is renewing outreach to North Korea's Kim Jong Un, but analysts say Beijing's cooperation may be essential to any breakthrough, the New York Times reports.
Kim Jong Un Vows to Deepen North Korea-Russia Cooperation
Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen strategic ties with Moscow in a direct message to Putin, reinforcing a wartime alignment built around Russia's campaign in Ukraine.
Kim Jong Un Pledges 'Invariable Support' for Russia in Letter to Putin
North Korea's Kim Jong Un sent a letter to Putin pledging unwavering backing and vowed to deepen bilateral cooperation, reinforcing Pyongyang's alignment with Moscow.
China Grows Wary as Putin-Kim Alliance Deepens
Beijing is signaling discomfort with the Russia-North Korea military axis as Pyongyang conducts live-fire drills and fresh troop deployments to Ukraine loom.
Kim Jong Un Expands State-Sanctioned Fun While Shunning US Talks
North Korea's Kim Jong Un pushes state-run entertainment programs as analysts say Pyongyang sees little to gain from renewed nuclear negotiations with Washington.
Kim Jong Un Publicly Thanks Troops for Overseas Operations
Kim Jong Un formally thanked North Korean troops for overseas operations, the government's clearest public acknowledgment of DPRK forces deployed abroad.
Kim Praises North Korean Troops in Ukraine; Russia-China Pact Deepens
North Korea's Kim Jong Un publicly praised soldiers deployed in Ukraine alongside Russian forces as China and Russia reinforced their strategic partnership.
Kim Jong Un Designates New Destroyer as Nuclear Retaliation Platform
Kim Jong Un placed North Korea's newest Choe Hyon-class destroyer in the country's nuclear response system, saying it could deliver 'annihilating retaliatory strikes.'
North Korea and Russia Open First Road Bridge as Putin-Kim Ties Deepen
Moscow and Pyongyang inaugurated their first road bridge linking the two nations, cementing a strategic partnership that is reshaping alignments from the Pacific to Eastern Europe.
Kim Launches Second Nuclear Destroyer as Allied Drills Begin
North Korea launched its second nuclear-capable destroyer as allied military exercises opened, with Kim Jong-un vowing to build a fully nuclear-armed navy to counter regional threats.
Kim Jong Un Names New Destroyer Part of Nuclear Response System
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has declared a newly commissioned naval destroyer part of his country's nuclear response architecture, deploying it on the east coast to boost deterrence.
South Korea Intel Names Kim Jong-un's Daughter as Likely Successor
South Korean intelligence has assessed Kim Ju-ae, Kim Jong-un's teenage daughter, as the most likely candidate to lead North Korea, deepening uncertainty on an already volatile peninsula.
North Korea Hits Out at Trump, Vows to Strengthen Nuclear Force
Pyongyang publicly rebuked former President Trump and pledged to expand its nuclear arsenal as U.S. military operations in the Middle East continue unabated.
North Korea Reshuffles Military as Kim Deepens Russia Ties
Kim Jong Un has reorganized his military's senior leadership while Pyongyang declares its nuclear arsenal will keep growing and deepens its partnership with Moscow.
From Missiles to a Bridge: Russia-North Korea Alliance Deepens
Russia and North Korea are moving beyond arms transfers toward broader infrastructure ties as Moscow's Ukraine war stretches financial and military resources thin.
Seoul Backs Trump's North Korea Talks but Demands a Seat at the Table
South Korea endorses renewed U.S.-North Korea diplomacy but warns Washington not to cut Seoul out of negotiations that directly affect its security.
North Korea Vows 'Powerful Response' to $125 Million US-South Korea Arms Deal
Pyongyang threatened a 'powerful response' to a $125 million US arms package for Seoul covering tactical missiles, even as nuclear diplomacy efforts gain new backing.
Trump's Kim Outreach Signals Shift Away From Denuclearization
Trump's outreach to Kim Jong Un shifts Washington's focus from the denuclearization demand, raising questions for U.S. allies across Northeast Asia and beyond.
Trump's '57 Nukes' and the End of North Korean Denuclearization
The Lowy Institute argues Trump's '57 nukes' disclosure effectively acknowledges North Korea as a nuclear state, hollowing out the decades-long push for CVID.
Trump to Meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea Claims Economic Revival
President Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un as North Korea reports a period of economic growth, raising questions about what either side can credibly offer at the table.
China Has Little to Lose as a Weakened Trump Courts North Korea
Beijing stands to gain strategically whether Trump's revived North Korea diplomacy succeeds or collapses, leaving China in a structurally comfortable position.
China Offers No Criticism After North Korea's Latest Missile Launch
Beijing's silence on North Korea's latest missile test highlights the limits of international pressure on Pyongyang as China expands its military footprint across the Indo-Pacific.
North Korea Fires Missiles After Trump Calls Kim 'Well Behaved'
North Korea fired ballistic missiles Friday as President Trump called Kim Jong Un 'well behaved,' continuing a two-day streak of launches on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea Fires 10 Missiles After Rejecting Trump's Overture
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Thursday, hours after dismissing a U.S. decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea.
South Korea Estimates North Korea Has Up to 120 Nuclear Warheads, Far Above Trump's Figure
Seoul's latest intelligence assessment puts Pyongyang's arsenal at up to 120 warheads, a figure significantly higher than what President Trump has cited as he pursues diplomatic talks with Kim Jong Un.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Trump Pursues Kim Nuclear Talks
North Korea launched ballistic missiles Thursday, Japanese authorities confirmed, in a direct challenge as President Trump publicly seeks to restart nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
Trump Says He Expects to Meet Kim Jong Un Later This Year
Trump cited a 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un while announcing a planned meeting, but Kim Yo-jong swiftly denied any secret US-North Korea diplomatic contacts.
China's Wang Yi in Seoul as Trump Presses for New North Korea Talks
China's top diplomat met South Korean officials Wednesday as the Trump administration signals a renewed push to restart stalled engagement with Kim Jong Un.
Trump Cuts South Korea Drills, Cites 'Great Respect' From Kim Jong Un
President Trump reduced joint military training with South Korea, saying Kim Jong Un has shown him 'great respect' — prompting Senate Democrats to call the move delusional.
Trump Turns to Kim Jong Un as Iran Talks Stall
With Iran talks deadlocked and the IRGC rejecting Washington's backchannel claims, Trump has pivoted toward Kim Jong Un — scaling back Seoul drills to open a diplomatic lane.
Kim Jong Un Responds to Trump's Call for Talks, Bloomberg Reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replied to Trump's overture for diplomatic engagement, Bloomberg reports, as Washington simultaneously cuts joint military exercises with South Korea.
Kim Jong Un Oversees Nuclear Missile Tests From North Korean Destroyer
North Korea's leader personally supervised nuclear-capable missile launches from a repaired destroyer Sunday, adding a naval dimension to Pyongyang's expanding weapons posture.
North Korea Fires Missile, Citing Need to Counter Existential Threats
Pyongyang launched a ballistic missile Tuesday and declared it must develop the capability to counter strikes that would make an enemy's survival impossible.
Trump Administration Pursues North Korea Talks Amid Nuclear Expansion
Washington is pursuing diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang as North Korea accelerates its nuclear weapons programs, deepening a dilemma decades in the making.
Behind Kim's Nuclear Navy and AI: Beijing's Hidden Hand
ThinkChina analysis identifies Beijing as the enabling power behind North Korea's nuclear navy and AI programs, reframing Kim's military modernization.
Zelenskyy: Russia Set to Receive 30,000 More North Korean Troops as Kim Orders Intelligence Overhaul
Ukraine's president warns of a fresh North Korean deployment to Russia as the Wall Street Journal reports Kim Jong Un ordered a sweeping upgrade of military intelligence.
Zelenskiy: Russia Wants 30,000 More North Korean Troops in Ukraine
President Zelenskiy warned Saturday that Russia is seeking 30,000 additional North Korean soldiers as Pyongyang's military partnership with Moscow continues to deepen.
North Korea's Nuclear Navy: Pyongyang Builds a Sea-Based Deterrent
A new Foundation for Defense of Democracies analysis finds North Korea's nuclear submarine program is further advanced than recognized, reshaping Pacific deterrence.
North Korea Reaffirms Support for Russia's Ukraine War as Kim Kremlin Visit Is Reported
Pyongyang publicly backed Moscow's war in Ukraine during the North Korean foreign minister's Moscow visit, as reports emerged of an imminent Kim Jong Un trip to the Kremlin.
Kim Jong-un, Wang Huning Stress Strategic North Korea-China Treaty
Kim Jong-un told Wang Huning the North Korea-China strategic treaty ensures regional and global peace, as both sides reaffirm their alliance amid deepening geopolitical pressures.
Wang Huning in Pyongyang: What Kim's Summit with China Signals
Kim Jong Un met with Wang Huning, China's top political adviser, in Pyongyang — a high-level session continuing the diplomatic sequence begun by Xi Jinping's own visit.
Kim Jong Un Meets China's Wang Huning in Pyongyang
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Wang Huning, China's foremost political strategist, in Pyongyang on Thursday as state media confirmed the high-level diplomatic exchange.
Kim Jong Un Vows Deeper China Ties on Friendship Treaty Anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met China's top political adviser Wang Huning in Pyongyang, pledging closer ties as the two nations mark their friendship treaty anniversary.
Kim Jong-un's Hand Seen in North Korea Premier's China Visit
South Korean analysts say Kim Jong-un's personal priorities are driving North Korea's premier's Beijing visit, a rare diplomatic contact amid shifting great-power competition.
Kim Jong Un Orders Anti-Corruption Drive as North Korea Condemns NATO
North Korea's supreme leader directed the Korean People's Army to root out corruption while Pyongyang condemned US and NATO allies and vowed to defend its sovereignty.
Xi Jinping Doubles Down on Kim Jong Un as Beijing Vows Unshakable Ties
Beijing reaffirms an ironclad partnership with Pyongyang as North Korea condemns the NATO summit, deepening the China-DPRK axis against U.S. and allied pressure.