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Rumors of Kim Jong Un’s visit to China swirl as mysterious train reportedly leaves Beijing

March 27, 2018

Rumors of Kim Jong Un’s visit to China swirl as mysterious train reportedly leaves Beijing

A train believed to be carrying high-level North Korean officials reportedly departed a Beijing station Tuesday as rumors swirled around the possibility of Kim Jong Un making a surprise appearance in China.

Graham backs Bolton pick, says best choice to negotiate with North Korea

March 25, 2018

Graham backs Bolton pick, says best choice to negotiate with North Korea

South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday backed John Bolton as the new White House national security adviser, arguing the hawkish former U.N. ambassador is the right wingman for President Trump when he meets with North Korean leader Kim Jung Un.

North Korea urges Western officials not to 'spoil the atmosphere' as ties with US, South Korea strengthen

March 21, 2018

North Korea urges Western officials not to 'spoil the atmosphere' as ties with US, South Korea strengthen

North Korea urged so-called hardliners in the U.S. and South Korea not to “spoil the atmosphere” as diplomatic ties strengthen, the country’s state-run media said Wednesday.

North Korean pop star tours Olympic venues in South

March 21, 2018

North Korean pop star tours Olympic venues in South

The head of North Korea's most popular female band visited South Korea on Sunday to check preparations for an art troupe’s performance during next month's Winter Olympics.

US holds firm on military drills with South Korea despite outreach with Kim Jong Un

March 19, 2018

US holds firm on military drills with South Korea despite outreach with Kim Jong Un

The Pentagon announced Monday that despite a recent thaw in tensions between the U.S. and North Korea, the U.S. will resume joint military exercises with the South next month.

North Korean diplomat heads to Finland for talks with US, South Korea

March 18, 2018

North Korean diplomat heads to Finland for talks with US, South Korea

A top North Korean diplomat headed to Finland on Sunday for talks with the United States and South Korea.

Trump should beware of North Korea's peace overtures -- Kim Jong Un can't be trusted

March 17, 2018

Trump should beware of North Korea's peace overtures -- Kim Jong Un can't be trusted

If CIA Director Mike Pompeo wins Senate confirmation to become secretary of state, as expected, one of his first challenges will be working to make President Trump’s planned meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un a success. That may prove to be mission impossible.

Marc Thiessen: North Korea: The one big thing Trump needs to be clear about when he meets with Kim

March 16, 2018

Marc Thiessen: North Korea: The one big thing Trump needs to be clear about when he meets with Kim

With the nomination and likely confirmation of Mike Pompeo as secretary of state, President Trump will soon have a trusted adviser who can prepare him for his upcoming summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.

North Korea's foreign minister visits Sweden amid talks of Kim-Trump summit

March 15, 2018

North Korea's foreign minister visits Sweden amid talks of Kim-Trump summit

North Korean ‎Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho is making a rare and surprise visit to Sweden amid speculation that Stockholm might be the location of the planned summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Marc Thiessen: North Korea: Here's why America will be stronger with Pompeo at State

March 15, 2018

Marc Thiessen: North Korea: Here's why America will be stronger with Pompeo at State

There are many reasons Rex Tillerson's tenure as secretary of state was a failure, from his notorious isolation from his subordinates to his failure to help quickly staff the political appointment positions at State with competent Republicans.