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South Korea 2 days ago

North Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth wraps South Korea visit

North Korea fires ballistic missile days after U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth's South Korea visit focused on deterring Pyongyang and strengthening alliance.

South Korea 4 days ago

Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea's plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.

Opinion October 30

Trump breaks 33-year nuclear testing silence as world braces for dangerous new arms race

Donald Trump announces United States will resume nuclear weapons testing after 33 years to match Russia and China programs, sending shockwaves through Washington.

North Korea October 28

Trump dangles 'big as you get' carrot in bid to tempt Kim and jump-start new North Korea talks

President Trump floats sanctions relief for North Korea denuclearization as Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintains focus on nuclear disarmament policy.

Asia October 27

Trump’s focus turns to Japan and South Korea as Asia trip continues

Trump's Asia tour focuses on strengthening ties with Japan and South Korea amid regional tensions. Key meetings planned with allies on trade and security cooperation.

Politics October 27

Trump says he'd be willing to extend Asia trip to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un

President Donald Trump noted that he'd be willing to extend his trip to meet with Kim Jong Un of North Korea, if the foreign official wants to meet.

Donald Trump October 25

Trump says he's 'open' to meeting with Kim Jong Un during Asia trip, North Korea is 'sort of a nuclear power'

President Donald Trump said he is open to meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia, claiming they previously got along "very well."

Donald Trump October 24

Trump and Kim Jong Un should make 'bold decision' to meet during his Asia trip, South Korean official says

South Korea's unification minister Chung Dong-young urges President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to meet during Trump's trip to Asia.

North Korea October 22

North Korea launches ballistic missiles days before Trump's visit to the peninsula

North Korea test fired ballistic missiles days before President Donald Trump's Asia trip to meet China's Xi Jinping and other leaders in South Korea.

North Korea October 10

Kim Jong Un shows off 'most powerful' ballistic missile as foreign leaders watch North Korea military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled the untested Hwasong-20 ICBM at a Worker's Party 80th anniversary parade, Friday, calling it the most powerful nuclear strategic weapons system.

Tech October 8

She helped North Korea infiltrate American tech companies

From her Arizona living room, Christina Chapman ran a covert hub that helped North Korean operatives infiltrate U.S. firms, netting $17 million in stolen salaries.

Nuclear Proliferation October 2

Trump must triple severely outdated nuke arsenal to outpace China and Russia, report warns

New analysis warns the U.S. nuclear force designed in 2010 cannot handle current global threats and proposes massive expansion including forward deployment to Europe.

North Korea October 1

Trump remains open to talks with Kim Jong Un as South Korea warns of North Korean missile reach

The White House said President Trump was open to talks with Kim as South Korea warns North Korea’s missiles could reach the US mainland.

Opinion September 29

South Korea’s new leftist president pulls a fast one on Donald Trump

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung continues targeting opponents and religious groups despite President Donald Trump's restraint during their recent White House talks.

Tech September 27

North Korean hackers use AI to forge military IDs

Generative A.I. has lowered barriers for sophisticated cyberattacks as hackers exploit ChatGPT and other tools to forge documents and identities.

North Korea September 24

Nuclear threats from North Korea loom quietly behind wars in Gaza and Ukraine at UNGA

Kim Jong Un says North Korea will only engage in talks if the U.S. drops denuclearization demands, creating a diplomatic stalemate with the Trump administration.

Opinion September 4

China shows missiles, Trump shows muscle: Xi's strategy can't match US

The China-Russia military alliance is the single biggest danger the U.S. military has ever faced. However, Xi’s plan for world domination is showing some fault lines.

China September 3

Xi Jinping hails 'unstoppable' China as Trump accuses Beijing of conspiring against US

Xi Jinping declared China's rejuvenation unstoppable at a military spectacle featuring advanced weaponry, with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un signaling solidarity against America.

China September 3

3 new Chinese weapons highlighted at military parade watched by Putin, Kim

China touted advanced weapons at a parade on the 80th anniversary of World War II's end attended by Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

China September 2

Kim Jong Un's young daughter being groomed to lead regime after military parade visit in China: expert

Kim Jong Un visits China with daughter Kim Ju Ae, believed to be his successor, marking her first international appearance in Beijing.

Vladimir Putin September 2

Putin, Xi champion 'unprecedentedly high' ties as Iran and North Korea leaders arrive in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, with Iran and North Korea also participating in anti-Western coalition building.

North Korea September 1

Kim Jong Un takes 'moving fortress' bulletproof train to meet Putin and Xi at Beijing military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departs for Beijing aboard his bulletproof fortress train to attend military parade alongside Chinese and Russian presidents this week

White House August 31

Trump cancels $4.9B foreign aid, pushes DC death penalty, touts Kim ties

President Donald Trump plans to revoke nearly $5 billion in foreign aid using a pocket rescission, bypassing Congress as lawmakers face an Oct. 1 government funding deadline.

VIDEO August 26

All of these wars are 'connected,' former Trump national security advisor argues

Former Trump deputy national security advisor Victoria Coates traces what set off a 'chain of events' on the world stage and addresses what President Donald Trump could get out of meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on 'The Story.'

VIDEO August 25

Trump has got to put 'more pressure' on both of these authoritarian dictators, former national security official says

Former Bush National Security Council senior director Michael Allen weighs in on the latest developments in Ukraine negotiations and President Donald Trump's 'personal diplomacy' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on 'The Story.'

White House August 25

Trump touts Kim Jong Un relationship amid South Korea summit

Trump says he has a good relationship with Kim Jong Un and expects to meet 'someday' ahead of White House summit with South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung.

North Korea August 22

Kim Jong Un acknowledges deaths of 100 North Korean soldiers he sent to fight for Vladimir Putin

Kim Jong Un held a tearful ceremony for North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine’s Kursk region and suggested it could mark the end of overseas military operations.

Crime August 19

Chinese national who overstayed visa learns fate for exporting weapons to North Korea

Chinese citizen Shenghua Wen was sentenced to eight years in prison for conspiracy to export military equipment to North Korea while acting as an illegal foreign agent.

North Korea August 19

Kim Jong Un calls for rapid ‘upgrade’ to nuclear arsenal amid claims the US is trying to ‘provoke war’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un demands nuclear buildup after calling joint U.S.-South Korea military drills an expression of will to "provoke war."

North Korea August 17

South Korea's move to lower tensions with Kim Jong Un threatens 400,000 Christians

A move to lower tensions with Kim Jong Un's hermit kingdom has led to vital radio broadcasts of Christian material being cut off from the people who need it most.