US-North Korea relations
North Korea Launches Cruise Missiles Ahead of Trump's South Korea Visit
Oct 29, 2025 06:31 am CST
North Korea test-fired sea-to-surface cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea just one day before US President Donald Trump's scheduled visit to South Korea. The missiles flew for over two hours, with top military official Pak Jong Chon claiming progress in developing the country's nuclear deterrent capabilities. Notably, leader Kim Jong Un was absent from this test, as Trump has expressed interest in meeting with him during his Korean peninsula visit.
Trump-Kim Meeting Not Scheduled During Asia Trip: What's Next for US-North Korea Relations
Oct 25, 2025 04:55 am CST
A senior US official confirms Donald Trump will not meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming South Korea visit for the APEC Forum, despite speculation and Seoul's hopes for renewed diplomatic engagement. Though both leaders have expressed willingness for future talks, no official meeting is currently planned as tensions around North Korea's nuclear program persist.
North Korea Tests Advanced Hypersonic Missile System Days Before Major APEC Summit
Oct 23, 2025 11:54 am CST
North Korea has conducted a test of a new "cutting-edge" hypersonic missile system, demonstrating enhanced military capabilities just one week before world leaders gather in South Korea for the APEC summit. The test, which occurred without Kim Jong Un's reported presence, features missiles capable of traveling at five times the speed of sound and maneuvering mid-flight, technology similar to weapons recently deployed by Russia in Ukraine and Iran against Israel.
North Korea's Kim Open To Trump Talks If US Drops Denuclearisation Demands
Sep 22, 2025 01:29 pm CST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he has "fond memories" of US President Donald Trump and is open to future talks with the United States -- if he can keep his nukes.