South Korea Stops Its Pop Bombardment Ahead Of Meeting With The North
A summit between South and North Korea this Friday prompted the South to stop broadcasting its massively popular pop music toward its northern neighbors.
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Trump: North Korea's Suspension Of Nuclear Tests Shows 'Progress'
North Korea announced that it will stop nuclear and missile tests and that it plans to close its nuclear test site. President Trump tweeted that it was a sign of "Progress being made for all!"
Sanctions Targeting North Korea Ripple Into Russia
Sanctions require Russia to expel about 30,000 North Korean migrant workers. In this city in Russia's Far East, some business owners say they will be sorely missed.
CIA Chief Pompeo And Kim Jong Un Met, Formed 'Good Relationship,' Trump Says
The agency's director recently traveled to North Korea to pave the way for direct talks between the North Korean leader and President Trump. It "went very smoothly," Trump said.
Japan's Premier Visits Trump Amid Troubles Both Foreign And Domestic
As he meets the U.S. president at Mar-a-Lago, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is facing roiling political scandals at home, and waning influence abroad.
North Korea Ready To Talk About Denuclearization, U.S. Officials Say
A U.S. official has confirmed to NPR that Pyongyang says its nuclear weapons are on the table, but it's not clear whether that means halting or eliminating its program.
Kim Jong Un Was 'Deeply Moved' After K-Pop Performance
The North Korean leader hosted a South Korean delegation Sunday, becoming the first leader in his country's history to take in the talents of K-pop stars in his capital city.
K-Pop Stars Red Velvet Set To Perform In Pyongyang This Weekend
North Korea sent a musical delegation to South Korea for the Winter Olympics last month. This weekend, South Korean performers will head north for the first time in more than a decade.
Kim Jong Un Visits China In First Known Departure From North Korea Since 2011
The visit, kept tightly under wraps, comes just ahead of a planned summit between Kim and President Trump. Both Kim and Chinese leader Xi Jinping affirmed commitment to North Korea's denuclearization.
What Trump Needs To Know Before Talks With North Korea
If President Trump winds up across the table from Kim Jong Un, he should study the lessons from previous attempts to denuclearize North Korea, writes Scott Snyder.