North Korea
North Korea Rejects G7's Nuclear Disarmament Demands, Defends Arsenal as Deterrent
Nov 14, 2025 05:59 am CST
North Korea's foreign minister Choe Son Hui has firmly rejected G7 nations' push for the country's complete denuclearisation, calling it a "disguised hostile act" that ignores their constitution. According to state media KCNA, Choe defended nuclear weapons as essential deterrents in the current geopolitical climate, highlighting the ongoing tensions between North Korea and Western powers over nuclear disarmament efforts.
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth Makes Historic Visit to Korean Border After 8-Year Gap
Nov 03, 2025 07:41 pm CST
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the inter-Korean border at Panmunjom alongside South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, marking the first such visit by a Pentagon chief in eight years. The visit underscores continuing US-South Korean defense cooperation amid tensions with North Korea, following President Trump's unanswered diplomatic overtures to Kim Jong Un during his recent Asia tour.
Trump Signals Potential Return to US Nuclear Testing: Global Concerns Rise Over Unprecedented Decision
Nov 01, 2025 12:24 pm CST
President Donald Trump has created international tension with his announcement of plans to resume US nuclear weapons testing. While refusing to clarify whether he means live explosions, Trump's directive has prompted responses from Russia, China, and nuclear disarmament advocates. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the move as "responsible" while the UN warns that nuclear testing "can never be permitted under any circumstances."
Trump's Nuclear Paradox: Between Disarmament Dreams and Testing Threats
Oct 31, 2025 04:57 pm CST
An examination of President Donald Trump's contradictory approaches to nuclear weapons policy, from proposing disarmament deals with Russia and China to ordering the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing. This analysis explores Trump's longstanding fascination with nuclear weapons, his diplomatic engagements with North Korea, and expert concerns about his inconsistent nuclear strategy that alternates between pursuing peace and projecting power.
Trump's Critical South Korea Visit: US-China Trade War Breakthrough and Potential Kim Jong Un Meeting
Oct 29, 2025 05:23 am CST
President Trump's upcoming South Korea visit features a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at resolving their trade war, alongside possible talks with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. The two-day diplomatic mission follows stops in Malaysia and Japan, with Trump also set to address ongoing trade negotiations with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
APEC Summit 2025: Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in South Korea Amid Global Trade Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 01:04 pm CST
Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies convene in Gyeongju, South Korea for the APEC forum amid rising trade tensions. Representing over 50% of global GDP, the summit will address supply chains, WTO's role, and digital transformation, with anticipated meetings between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi to potentially ease trade conflicts.
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.
Microsoft Report: Nation-States Increasingly Weaponizing AI for Cyberattacks Against the US
Oct 17, 2025 12:05 am CST
Microsoft's latest digital threats report reveals a dramatic increase in AI-powered cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea targeting the US. With over 200 instances of AI-generated fake content identified in July alone, these nation-states are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance espionage operations, spread disinformation, and infiltrate sensitive systems while many US organizations continue to operate with outdated cybersecurity measures.
North Korea Showcases Advanced Hwasong-20 ICBM at Military Parade with Russian and Chinese Officials Present
Oct 11, 2025 05:32 pm CST
North Korea displayed its most powerful nuclear weapon, the Hwasong-20 ICBM, at a military parade marking 80 years of Workers' Party rule. Senior officials from Russia and China attended the event as Kim Jong Un strengthens international alliances amid ongoing North Korean military support for Russia's operations in Ukraine, signaling a significant geopolitical realignment in the region.