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North Korea Rejects Denuclearization as "Pipe Dream" Ahead of China-South Korea Summit
Nov 01, 2025 07:51 am CST
North Korea has firmly declared denuclearization of the Korean peninsula an unattainable "pipe dream" through state media KCNA, just as Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung prepare to discuss this very issue at their APEC forum summit. Vice Foreign Minister Pak Myong Ho's statement reinforces North Korea's stance as a nuclear weapons state, creating tensions ahead of the high-level diplomatic meeting in Gyeongju.
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.