Trump, Seoul and North Korea

Inconvenient truth or dangerous shift? Trump calls North Korea a ‘nuclear power’, rattles Seoul
The mention was seen as a possible shift away from the long-held goal of denuclearising the North. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump calls North Korea a 'nuclear power,' drawing a rebuke from Seoul
South Korea said denuclearization was still the goal after President Donald Trump used a phrase that could imply recognition of North Korea as a nuclear-armed state.
Trump calls Kim Jong-un ‘nuclear power,’ touts rapport
People Power Party deems Trump's remarks 'very regrettable,' but says too soonn to discern true intent behind them US President Donald Trump on Monday labeled North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as a “nuclear power,
Trump’s overture to Kim Jong-un catches Seoul off guard
From South Korea’s standpoint, the situation is a worst-case scenario, as Seoul’s diplomatic hands are tied by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment
South Korea seeks Iron Dome-like system as Trump touts friendship with Kim Jong-un
Seoul is aiming to build the US$330 million defence system to intercept rockets fired by North Korea South Korea has unveiled a plan to build a US$330 million defence system similar to Israel's Iron Dome to intercept rockets fired by the North - as newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump called the hermit state a "nuclear power" and touted his
North Korea's state media breaks silence on Trump with brief inauguration coverage
North Korea's state media on Wednesday briefly carried reports on the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, marking its first news reports since he was elected last year.
Trump labels North Korea a 'nuclear power' as he eyes diplomatic revival
By bno - Taipei Bureau In a significant remark made on January 20, US President Donald Trump called North Korea a 'nuclear power' and expressed confidence that leader Kim Jong-un would be “happy” to see his return to the White House.
N. Korea briefly reports on Trump's inauguration
North Korea's state media on Wednesday briefly carried reports on the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, marking its first news reports since he was elected last year. The Rodong Sinmun, the North's main newspaper catering to domestic readers,
South Korea bristles at Trump calling North Korea ‘nuclear power’
South Korea rebuked President Trump’s remarks calling North Korea a “nuclear power,” raising concern about the relationship between the two countries. “North Korea’s denuclearization remains a consistent principle upheld by the international community,
North Korea tells United Nations it is a 'responsible nuclear state'
North Korea defended its right to maintain a nuclear weapons program at a United Nations disarmament conference held shortly ...
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Seoul's spy agency says North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven't shown desire to defect
South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Monday that two North Korean soldiers who were captured by Ukrainian forces while ...
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North Korea launches missiles toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says
South Korea’s military says North Korea has test-fired multiple missiles toward its eastern waters in its second launch event ...
North Korea State Media Reports Trump Inauguration, Accuses US of Korean War Atrocities
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's state media on Wednesday reported U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration but without any commentary on his presidency, but did accuse the United States of ...
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Kim Jong-un unveils North Korea’s LARGEST warship ever with Russian-style destroyer to carry cruise missile system
Kim Jong-un was seen at the shipbuilding facility inspecting ... Joseph Dempsey, an analyst at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, told Seoul-based NK News: "[The naval warship ...
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Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine
Seoul has previously claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent more than 10,000 soldiers as “cannon fodder” to ...