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In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, second right, with his daughter and his wife Ri Sol Ju, left, attends a performance to celebrate the New Year in Pyongyang, North Korea, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.

North Korean leader promises to boost national defense in 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.

9 months ago

Air Force C-17s deliver first round of humanitarian aid for Gaza

The shipment was the first of a series the U.S. will deliver to Egypt.

By Meghann Myers

10 months ago

For the first time, rival Koreas open liaison office near the border

The opening comes days before the leaders of North and South Korea meet about denuclearization of the peninsula.

6 years ago

Could Trump meet Kim in New York this month when world leaders gather? Why, and why not

Here's a look at the risks, and nightmare scenarios, of a potential Trump-Kim Part Two.

6 years ago

White House says it’s working to plan 2nd Trump-Kim meeting

President Donald Trump has received a request from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a follow-up to their historic June summit, and planning is in motion to make it happen.

6 years ago

North Korea’s Kim has faith in Trump, frustrated at skeptics

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un still has faith in U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to ending their nations' hostile relations, but he’s frustrated by questions about his willingness to denuclearize and wants his “goodwill measures” to be met in kind, South Korean officials said Thursday.

6 years ago

Japan seeks stronger ties with US, says North Korean threat ‘imminent’ despite summit pledge

Defense report finds "imminent threat" despite summit between Trump, Kim Jong Un.

6 years ago

Here’s why Mattis won’t cancel upcoming maneuvers with South Korean forces

The Pentagon has no plans to cancel its future military exercises in South Korea, according to Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis.

By Aaron Mehta

6 years ago

Trump asks Pompeo to delay visit to North Korea

The president's announcement comes a day after Pompeo announced a Ford executive would be an envoy on the trip.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

6 years ago

US commander says pressure is key to nuclear diplomacy with North Korea

The commander of U.S. forces in South Korea said Wednesday that he’s cautiously optimistic nuclear diplomacy will work out with North Korea. But he also said Seoul and Washington must continue to apply pressure so that “there’s not a reason or even an ability” for the North to back out.

6 years ago

Russia to help restore UN patrols near Syria-Israel frontier

The Russian military said Tuesday that its forces in Syria will help U.N. peacekeepers fully restore patrols along the frontier with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, reflecting Moscow’s deepening role in mediating between the decades-old foes.

6 years ago

China blasts US military bill as interference in its affairs

The budget plan “ruins the atmosphere” for military cooperation, Chinese officials protest.

6 years ago

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