Investors Eager For Economic Opening Of North Korea
If North Korea agrees to open its economy, its reserve of natural resources, young population, and strategic location presents opportunities for foreign investors.
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President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a joint document after their summit in Singapore. Trump promised that denuclearization would come "very, very quickly."
Senators Move To Reverse Trump's Deal Lifting Sanctions On China's ZTE
A bipartisan amendment by Senators could undo a deal struck days ago to revive the Chinese telecoms giant after it was cut off from its U.S. suppliers over sales to Iran and North Korea.
Why Was Singapore Chosen To Host The Summit?
Both the U.S. and North Korea have embassies in the wealthy city-state, known as the "Switzerland of Asia," Singapore also enjoys good relations with both Washington and Pyongyang.
Trump, Kim Begin Summit In Singapore
With a handshake, President Trump and Kim Jong Un made history Tuesday morning in the first meeting between a sitting U.S. president and the head of the North Korean regime.
U.S. And North Korea Negotiators Hold Last Minute Meetings Ahead Of Summit
U.S. and North Korean officials have been meeting till the last minute trying to iron out differences ahead of a historic summit between Kim Jong Un and President Trump in Singapore.
Unpacking The Long, Contentious Relationship Between The U.S. And North Korea
The historic summit between the U.S. and North Korea marks a new chapter in a very long story. To understand the origins of this contentious relationship, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with historian Bruce Cumings of the University of Chicago.
A Psychological Profile Of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kenneth Dekleva, a former State Department psychiatrist, who creates psychological profiles of foreign leaders ahead of the summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
What Daily Life In North Korea Looks Like
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with North Korea expert Jean Lee about what daily life is like in the country and how much the average person knows about the upcoming summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
How Solar Power Is Changing The Lives Of Some In The Philippines
For islands across the Philippines with spotty electricity, solar energy could be a game changer.