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News, analysis, and opinions about the US relationship with North Korea and its dictator, Kim Jong Un.

World Politics
Trump’s North Korea strategy isn’t workingTrump’s North Korea strategy isn’t working
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North Korea is still building missiles despite Trump’s optimism.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump made some very scary statements about North Korea in his Fox News interviewTrump made some very scary statements about North Korea in his Fox News interview
Politics

It looks like he actually considered war at one point.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Trump insists things are going fine with North Korea. They’re not.Trump insists things are going fine with North Korea. They’re not.
World Politics

A new report shows it’s improving its missile program — something Pyongyang said it would do.

By Alex Ward
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South Korea wants to lift sanctions on North Korea. That could kill Trump’s nuclear plan.South Korea wants to lift sanctions on North Korea. That could kill Trump’s nuclear plan.
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What’s worse, South Korea could hurt ties with America — and help North Korea in the process.

By Alex Ward
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Why North Korea’s latest nuclear concession isn’t one at allWhy North Korea’s latest nuclear concession isn’t one at all
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants you to believe North Korea just gave up something big. It didn’t.

By Alex Ward
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Another US-North Korea summit is coming, South Korea saysAnother US-North Korea summit is coming, South Korea says
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The announcement comes after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s trip to North Korea.

By Emily Stewart
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Trump says he and Kim Jong Un “fell in love” over denuclearization lettersTrump says he and Kim Jong Un “fell in love” over denuclearization letters
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The president’s public admiration of brutal dictators and strongmen continued at a rally in West Virginia.

By Emily Stewart
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North and South Korea just signed a major agreement. It may be bad news for Trump.North and South Korea just signed a major agreement. It may be bad news for Trump.
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“The needle hasn’t moved at all” on denuclearization, an expert said.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
5 powerful images from Kim Jong Un’s historic meeting with South Korea’s president5 powerful images from Kim Jong Un’s historic meeting with South Korea’s president
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Hugs, flowers, and standing ovations marked the first day of the Pyongyang summit.

By Alex Ward
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Parades, tweets, and secret bombs: the past 72 hours in North Korea newsParades, tweets, and secret bombs: the past 72 hours in North Korea news
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The weekend in North Korea news will both please and anger President Trump.

By Alex Ward
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North Korea kept long-range missiles out of its military parade. It could be a good sign for nuclear talks.North Korea kept long-range missiles out of its military parade. It could be a good sign for nuclear talks.
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A North Korea nuclear deal looks more likely to happen now. Here’s why.A North Korea nuclear deal looks more likely to happen now. Here’s why.
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Kim Jong Un said he wants denuclearization by the end of Trump’s first term — but it’s unclear exactly what he means.

By Alex Ward
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Bob Woodward’s Trump book could freak out North KoreaBob Woodward’s Trump book could freak out North Korea
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Woodward’s book will likely confirm deep North Korean fear about the United States — and Trump.

By Alex Ward
North Korea
Exclusive: Trump promised Kim Jong Un he’d sign an agreement to end the Korean WarExclusive: Trump promised Kim Jong Un he’d sign an agreement to end the Korean War
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He hasn’t followed through yet — and North Korea talks may have stalled because of it.

By Alex Ward
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Here’s the real reason Trump canceled Pompeo’s North Korea tripHere’s the real reason Trump canceled Pompeo’s North Korea trip
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Hint: Pyongyang was angry.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Trump just canceled Pompeo’s big trip to North Korea. That’s a really bad sign.Trump just canceled Pompeo’s big trip to North Korea. That’s a really bad sign.
Explainers

Here’s why Trump just tweeted out some newfound anger toward North Korea and China.

By Alex Ward
China
It’s not just Russia. China, North Korea, and Iran could interfere in 2018 elections, too.It’s not just Russia. China, North Korea, and Iran could interfere in 2018 elections, too.
China

National Security Adviser John Bolton said four countries — including Russia — may try to interfere in November’s elections.

By Alex Ward
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Fox News appallingly fell for North Korean propagandaFox News appallingly fell for North Korean propaganda
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a fish-pickling factory — and the hosts of Fox & Friends praised him.

By Alex Ward
Politics
North Korea’s latest angry statement toward the US, explainedNorth Korea’s latest angry statement toward the US, explained
Politics

North Korea is super pissed at Mike Pompeo and John Bolton — but not Trump.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Exclusive: Pompeo told North Korea to cut its nuclear arsenal by 60 to 70 percentExclusive: Pompeo told North Korea to cut its nuclear arsenal by 60 to 70 percent
Explainers

But North Korea has consistently rejected the secretary of state’s proposal.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
How Trump undermines the best part of his foreign policyHow Trump undermines the best part of his foreign policy
Explainers

The president’s instinct to meet with adversaries is good — but only if he’s prepared.

By Alex Ward
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North Korea returns remains of 55 US service membersNorth Korea returns remains of 55 US service members
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There’s a chance the cases don’t contain US remains, but those of other countries’ troops.

By Alex Ward
Defense & Security
John Bolton’s complete reversal on Russia, in one tweetJohn Bolton’s complete reversal on Russia, in one tweet
Defense & Security

Bolton before Trump: Russia’s election interference is “an act of war.” Bolton with Trump: Mueller’s Russia probe is a “witch hunt.”

By Alex Ward
Politics
Watch a top Republican blast Trump’s foreign policy in front of Mike PompeoWatch a top Republican blast Trump’s foreign policy in front of Mike Pompeo
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“It appears that in a ‘ready, fire, aim’ fashion, the White House is waking up every morning and making it up as they go.”

By Alex Ward
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US-North Korea talks have been a disaster since Trump met with Kim Jong UnUS-North Korea talks have been a disaster since Trump met with Kim Jong Un
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North Korea is tearing down a rocket-launch facility. But it’s not what it seems.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Trump’s catastrophic foreign policy weekend, explainedTrump’s catastrophic foreign policy weekend, explained
Explainers

Hint: He might have threatened war with Iran.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Trump just got a “very nice note” from Kim Jong Un. But North Korea isn’t being very nice.Trump just got a “very nice note” from Kim Jong Un. But North Korea isn’t being very nice.
Explainers

Why Trump’s bragging about Kim Jong Un’s “very nice note” makes no sense.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Last weekend’s North Korea news is an unpleasant surprise for Donald TrumpLast weekend’s North Korea news is an unpleasant surprise for Donald Trump
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Let’s just say it looks like North Korea is lying about giving up its nukes.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
North Korea is reportedly making more nuclear weapon fuelNorth Korea is reportedly making more nuclear weapon fuel
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Trump probably took his North Korea victory lap too soon.

By Emily Stewart
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Awkward: the upheld travel ban still applies to North Korea, tooAwkward: the upheld travel ban still applies to North Korea, too
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Will President Trump move to remove North Korea as nuclear negotiations go on?

By Alex Ward
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The Trump administration admits there’s no timeline for North Korea to give up its nukesThe Trump administration admits there’s no timeline for North Korea to give up its nukes
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The US massively changed its stance toward North Korea in a 24-hour period.

By Alex Ward
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It sure looks like Trump is lying about his agreement with Kim Jong UnIt sure looks like Trump is lying about his agreement with Kim Jong Un
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It’s also possible Trump doesn’t know what he agreed to.

By Alex Ward
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North Korea may soon return the remains of fallen US troopsNorth Korea may soon return the remains of fallen US troops
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Around 200 sets of remains could return to the US as soon as this week.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
The past 24 hours in startling North Korea news, explainedThe past 24 hours in startling North Korea news, explained
Explainers

The US made a big military concession, and Kim made a dramatic diplomatic trip to China — again.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump loves how North Koreans treat Kim Jong Un: “I want my people to do the same”Trump loves how North Koreans treat Kim Jong Un: “I want my people to do the same”
Politics

It’s the latest compliment he’s paid the North Korean dictator.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
4 winners and 4 losers from the Trump-Kim summit in Singapore4 winners and 4 losers from the Trump-Kim summit in Singapore
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Kim Jong Un is the big winner. South Korea is a loser.

By Zack Beauchamp and Jennifer Williams
World Politics
Trump and Kim Jong Un just struck a deal. Here’s what it means and what comes next.Trump and Kim Jong Un just struck a deal. Here’s what it means and what comes next.
World Politics

An expert explains who gained from the Trump-Kim deal and why.

By Sean Illing
World Politics
11 images that show just how bizarre the Trump-Kim summit really was11 images that show just how bizarre the Trump-Kim summit really was
World Politics

A roundup of the most surreal photos from the Trump-Kim summit in Singapore.

By Jennifer Williams
Politics
Trump says he trusts Kim to follow through on his promises, but admits he “may be wrong”Trump says he trusts Kim to follow through on his promises, but admits he “may be wrong”
Politics

“I don’t know that I’ll ever admit that, but I’ll find some kind of an excuse.”

By Li Zhou
World Politics
Trump: North Koreans feel “great fervor” for Kim Jong UnTrump: North Koreans feel “great fervor” for Kim Jong Un
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Trump on Kim: “Great personality and very smart. Good combination.”

By Dylan Scott