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Family of US detainee freed from North Korea: 'Mostly we thank God'

May 9, 2018

Family of US detainee freed from North Korea: 'Mostly we thank God'

The family of Tony Kim, one of three Americans reportedly released from North Korea and on their way back to the United States with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, is thanking God and President Trump for his release, over one year after his detention.

North Korea releases 3 US detainees, shows Trump's 'get tough' policy is working

May 9, 2018

North Korea releases 3 US detainees, shows Trump's 'get tough' policy is working

North Korea’s release of three Americans it has been holding as prisoners is evidence of the success of President Trump’s “get tough” policy in dealing with dictator Kim Jong Un, while at the same time agreeing to negotiate with Kim.

North Korea blasts US with threatening statement even as Pompeo meets with officials to finalize Trump summit

May 9, 2018

North Korea blasts US with threatening statement even as Pompeo meets with officials to finalize Trump summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be fully engaged in his so-called "charm offensive," talking with the United States and South Korea about denuclearization and economic opportunities -- but the Hermit Kingdom's propaganda arm continues to slam the U.S. for "misleading the public" and "stupid behavior."

North Korea, Trump have more than nukes to discuss at historic sit-down, experts say

May 9, 2018

North Korea, Trump have more than nukes to discuss at historic sit-down, experts say

As President Trump prepares for a sit-down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, denuclearization is the No. 1 priority – but it is not the only issue that needs to be addressed at a meeting that could become one of the most historic diplomatic achievements in decades.

Pompeo expected to return from North Korea with 3 American detainees, South Korean official says

May 9, 2018

Pompeo expected to return from North Korea with 3 American detainees, South Korean official says

In U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s second visit to North Korea in less than six weeks, he is expected to secure the release of the three American detainees, a South Korean official said Wednesday, according to Reuters.

Kim Jong Un meets secretly in China with Xi Jinping ahead of nuke talks with US

May 8, 2018

Kim Jong Un meets secretly in China with Xi Jinping ahead of nuke talks with US

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping met secretly in northern China on Monday and Tuesday, marking the third time Kim has left the Hermit Kingdom since he took power 6 1/2 years ago.

Trump to host South Korean president amid planning for U.S.-North Korea summit, White House says

May 4, 2018

Trump to host South Korean president amid planning for U.S.-North Korea summit, White House says

The White House announced Friday that President Trump will host the South Korean president in late May, as plans are in the works for a meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Kim Jong Un ordered North Korean hit squad to hunt high-ranking defector with nuke secrets, reports say

May 4, 2018

Kim Jong Un ordered North Korean hit squad to hunt high-ranking defector with nuke secrets, reports say

A squad of North Korean assassins are reportedly hunting a high-ranking defector believed to have fled to the United Kingdom in February with a stack of cash -- and perhaps a trove of nuclear secrets.

North Korea visit by UN World Food Program next week is a big deal and will tell us a lot ahead of summit

May 4, 2018

North Korea visit by UN World Food Program next week is a big deal and will tell us a lot ahead of summit

The timing of next week’s visit to North Korea by the leader of the United Nations World Food Program is good news for the United States and the world

Marc Thiessen: On North Korea, Trump should refuse to take the bait

May 4, 2018

Marc Thiessen: On North Korea, Trump should refuse to take the bait

President Trump needs to go into his summit with Kim Jong Un not with visions of Nobel prizes, but with eyes wide open.