US-North Korea tension

North Korea breaks off nuclear talks with US in Sweden

North Korea's top negotiator says that working-level nuclear talks in Sweden between officials from Pyongyang and Washington had broken off, dashing prospects for an end to months of stalemate.

Trump would be disappointed if North Korea resumed testing

US President Donald Trump says he would be disappointed if Pyongyang were to resume weapons testing and reiterated his belief in his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un despite the collapse last week of their second summit.

Singapore launches 'World Peace' medallion to mark Trump-Kim summit

Singapore unveils a commemorative medallion ahead of the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the wealthy city-state, carrying the inscription ‘World Peace’ in large letters on one side.

Trump, Moon discuss NKorea's threat to scrap summit

US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Sunday discuss North Korea's recent threats to cancel its unprecedented summit with Washington, Seoul's presidential office says.

US demanded NKorea ship some nuclear warheads, ICBM abroad within 6 months-Media

The United States demands North Korea ship some nuclear warheads, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and other nuclear material overseas within six months, the Asahi newspaper says on Thursday, citing several sources familiar with North Korean issues.

North Korea, Venezuela, Chad among 8 countries on new US travel ban

US President Donald Trump issues a new open-ended travel ban that includes North Korea, Venezuela and Chad among a list of eight countries cited for poor security and lack of cooperation with US authorities.

US warplanes fly off North Korea coast in new show of force

US bombers and fighter escorts fly off the coast of North Korea in a show of force against its nuclear weapons program, escalating already sky-high tensions.

Guam residents pray for peace as North Korea deadline looms

The Catholic faithful in Guam lead prayers for peace in the shadow of North Korean missile threat, with the western Pacific island's archbishop appealing for "prudence" amid an escalating war of words between the US and Pyongyang.

October 6, 2019
October 6, 2019

North Korea breaks off nuclear talks with US in Sweden

North Korea's top negotiator says that working-level nuclear talks in Sweden between officials from Pyongyang and Washington had broken off, dashing prospects for an end to months of stalemate.

March 9, 2019
March 9, 2019

Trump would be disappointed if North Korea resumed testing

US President Donald Trump says he would be disappointed if Pyongyang were to resume weapons testing and reiterated his belief in his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un despite the collapse last week of their second summit.

June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018

Singapore launches 'World Peace' medallion to mark Trump-Kim summit

Singapore unveils a commemorative medallion ahead of the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the wealthy city-state, carrying the inscription ‘World Peace’ in large letters on one side.

May 20, 2018
May 20, 2018

Trump, Moon discuss NKorea's threat to scrap summit

US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Sunday discuss North Korea's recent threats to cancel its unprecedented summit with Washington, Seoul's presidential office says.

May 17, 2018
May 17, 2018

US demanded NKorea ship some nuclear warheads, ICBM abroad within 6 months-Media

The United States demands North Korea ship some nuclear warheads, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and other nuclear material overseas within six months, the Asahi newspaper says on Thursday, citing several sources familiar with North Korean issues.

September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017

North Korea, Venezuela, Chad among 8 countries on new US travel ban

US President Donald Trump issues a new open-ended travel ban that includes North Korea, Venezuela and Chad among a list of eight countries cited for poor security and lack of cooperation with US authorities.

September 24, 2017
September 24, 2017

US warplanes fly off North Korea coast in new show of force

US bombers and fighter escorts fly off the coast of North Korea in a show of force against its nuclear weapons program, escalating already sky-high tensions.

August 13, 2017
August 13, 2017

Guam residents pray for peace as North Korea deadline looms

The Catholic faithful in Guam lead prayers for peace in the shadow of North Korean missile threat, with the western Pacific island's archbishop appealing for "prudence" amid an escalating war of words between the US and Pyongyang.

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