North Korea dismisses Trump’s bid to woo Kim Jong Un at the expense of longstanding US ally
Trump and Kim met three times from 2018-2019 but their high-stakes diplomacy eventually fell apart
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cozying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?
Analysts say Trump's attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Trump’s North Korea pivot is a warning for Japan
The White House's outreach to Kim Jong Un marks a test for the U.S.-led security order.
World
japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Trump's North Korea overture triggers fears for US alliances
In announcing scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, the US president appears to be moving towards Pyongyang just as North Korea becomes more emboldened.
World
dw.com
18.08.2026
What Trump's Concession to North Korea Means for US Alliances
Trump's pledge to scale back military drills with South Korea hands Kim Jong Un a coveted concession without anything in return.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Trump says talking to North Korea’s Kim makes the south safer
US President Donald Trump has revealed North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has responded ‘very positively’
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Trump says North Korea’s Kim has responded to outreach
U.S. President Donald Trump called the development "very positive," but the North Korean side has yet to publicly acknowledge any contact.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
Politics
nytimes.com
18.08.2026
Donald Trump Attacks CNN’s Kristen Holmes for Asking If He Spoke to North Korean Dictator: ‘You’re a Loud, Boisterous Person. Be Quiet!’
President Donald Trump grew angry at CNN’s Kristen Holmes during a press briefing at the White House Monday, after she asked a question about whether he had spoken with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-
Culture
variety.com
17.08.2026
Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience
President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilitiesDonald Trump has said he is scaling ba
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Yonhap: North Korean troops briefly crossed the border with South Korea
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026
South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
World
bbc.co.uk
15.08.2026
South Korea’s president wants talks with North to end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War.
World
aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story
The Justice Department faces criticism for increasing use of subpoenas in attempts to compel journalists to reveal info.
World
aljazeera.com
02.08.2026
Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal
Pyongyang accused of using hard currency earned by AI-assisted workers to power armaments programme.
World
aljazeera.com
31.07.2026
US walks out on France at UN over North Korea, Russia comparison
US diplomats walked out of France’s UN Security Council address after France’s UN Mission compared the US to North Korea
World
aljazeera.com
28.07.2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official
The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
World
aljazeera.com
17.07.2026
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi
Kim Jong Un has sent Xi Jinping a congratulatory message to mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.
World
aljazeera.com
01.07.2026