Korean Peninsula

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Pyongyang is under multiple sets of international sanctions over its nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programmes, which it says it needs to defend against a possible US invasion. (Representational Image)

North Korea conducts new test of 'super-large' rocket launcher: report

South Korea's military said Thursday that the North had launched two short-range projectiles from South Pyongan province.

01 Nov 2019 8:24 AM

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was "in no rush" to make a deal with North Korea to get it to dismantle its nuclear weapons program, and touted what he called his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo:AP | File)

'In no rush' to make nuclear deal with North Korea: Trump

'I think we're going to do very well with North Korea over a period of time. I'm in no rush. The sanctions are on,' Trump said.

13 Jun 2019 10:39 AM

The two sides reportedly failed to resolve their differences on sanctions waivers. (Photo: AFP | File)

North Korea urges US to resume talks, warns ‘patience has a limit’

Talks between the two countries hit a roadblock after the second summit in Vietnam ended abruptly with no joint statement being released.

05 Jun 2019 12:08 PM

South Korea’s government and media have a mixed record on tracking developments among North Korea’s ruling elite. (Photo:AP)

North Korean official ‘executed’ over failed summit with US seen enjoying concert

Negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang have been at a standstill, since the second summit between Trump and Kim broke down

03 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

The spokesperson also said that the US is attempting to shift the blame regarding the reigning impasse onto the reclusive state. (Photo:AP)

Doors remain open for North Korea to resume talks: US

North Korea has upped its criticism towards the United States, especially after Washington seized one of its cargo ships.

25 May 2019 11:13 AM

The two leaders appeared to get on well. (Photo:AP)

Not sure if US guarantees will make North Korea de-nuclearise: Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin said US security guarantees would probably not be enough to persuade Pyongyang to shut its nuclear programme.

26 Apr 2019 10:55 AM

'I am confident that your visit today to Russia ... will help us to better understand how we can resolve the situation on the Korean peninsula and what Russia can do to support the positive processes that are currently taking place,' Putin said as the two began their first-ever talks in Russia's Far East. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Putin, Kim Jong meet in Russia to ease Korean peninsula tension, boost economic ties

'In terms of bilateral relations, we have a lot to do to develop economic relations,' Putin added.

25 Apr 2019 10:45 AM

The announcement comes after North Korea announced it had tested a new tactical weapon with a 'powerful warhead'. (Photo:AP)

Kremlin confirms Kim Jong Un-Putin meeting to commence in late April

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia in late April for his first meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

18 Apr 2019 5:54 PM

KCNA have accused Mike Pompeo of derailing discussions. (Photo:AP)

North Korea want no further involvement from Mike Pompeo in nuclear talks

North Korea demanded the removal of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from stalled nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington.

18 Apr 2019 1:24 PM

North Korea is considering suspending talks with the United States and may rethink a ban on missile and nuclear tests. (Photo:AP)

NK may give up talks with US on banning nuclear missiles, fears diplomat

NK Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui blamed top U.S. officials for the breakdown of last month's summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un.

15 Mar 2019 3:04 PM

Trump insisted Friday his relationship with Kim remains good. (Photo:AP)

Trump clings to 'all in or nothing strategy' for North Korea

In Hanoi, Donald Trump overturned the widely held assumption he would be willing to settle for an interim agreement on NK denuclearisation.

09 Mar 2019 3:07 PM

The reports of North Korean activity raise more questions about the future of the dialogue Trump has pursued with Kim. (Photo:AP)

Despite nuclear activity US have no plans to stall North Korea talks

U.S. President Donald Trump is open to additional talks with Pyongyang over denuclearisation, his national security adviser said.

08 Mar 2019 4:31 PM

The news comes days after a second summit on denuclearisation between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo:AP)

North Korea rebuilds part of missile site it promised Trump to dismantle

The Center for Strategic and International Studies released a report, citing satellite imagery, that NK is pursuing rapid rebuilding.

06 Mar 2019 12:22 PM

North Korea was willing to limit its nuclear programme and the degree of U.S. willingness to ease sanctions. (File Photo)

Will raise sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearise: US

John Bolton told following the Hanoi summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un, Washington would see if Pyongyang was committed to Denuclearise.

06 Mar 2019 11:06 AM

President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended their second summit in Hanoi with no deal after Pyongyang demanded a full lifting of sanctions. (Photo:AFP)

UN praises 'courageous diplomacy' at US-North Korea summit

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the US-North Korean summit as "courageous diplomacy" on Thursday.

01 Mar 2019 8:40 AM

The highly anticipated meeting in Vietnam was supposed to build on the leaders' historic first summit in Singapore last year. (Photo:AP)

Kim, Trump to continue 'productive talks to discuss denuclearisation': KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump have agreed to continue

01 Mar 2019 8:25 AM

The two men who once traded personal insults and threats of destruction are holding their second meeting in eight months, with analysts warning it needs to produce more concrete progress than their initial historic get-together in Singapore. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump in 'no rush' as formal nuclear talks open with Kim Jong Un

The two men have again displayed outward signs of unlikely diplomatic bromance in Hanoi, clasping hands and appearing to share jokes.

28 Feb 2019 9:41 AM

Trump, who has previously spoken of the "love" between him and the North Korean strongman, said that by abandoning nuclear weapons the country would very quickly emulate Vietnam. (Photo:AP)

Trump promises North Korea 'AWESOME' future ahead of nuclear talks

Trump's enthusiastic tweet came hours before a second summit in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi.

27 Feb 2019 2:19 PM

Kim's trademark olive green train chugged into the Vietnamese station of Dong Dang. (Photo:AP)

After marathon train ride, Kim Jong Un reaches Vietnam for nuclear summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed into Vietnam Tuesday after a marathon train journey for a second summit showdown with Donald Trump.

26 Feb 2019 8:33 AM

There are pledges to work toward the complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula. (Photo:AP)

Peace deal possible if there is no weapon testing: Donald Trump

The two leaders will meet in Hanoi on Wednesday and Thursday, eight months after their historic summit in Singapore.

25 Feb 2019 2:53 PM

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