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If diplomacy with North Korea fails, could South Korea go nuclear?

If diplomacy with North Korea fails, could South Korea go nuclear?

Contrary to some American claims, a regional arms build-up appears unlikely

If diplomacy with North Korea fails, could South Korea go nuclear?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 23, 2019
Relations with N. Korea “the best thing” to come from White House tenure: Trump

Relations with N. Korea “the best thing” to come from White House tenure: Trump

U.S. President adds that negotiations with North Korea might not "work out"

Relations with N. Korea “the best thing” to come from White House tenure: Trump
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 20, 2019
North Korea optimistic about upcoming talks with U.S., new chief negotiator says

North Korea optimistic about upcoming talks with U.S., new chief negotiator says

Ambassador Kim Myong Gil praises Trump's "wise" calls for more flexibility in diplomacy

North Korea optimistic about upcoming talks with U.S., new chief negotiator says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Oliver Hotham September 20, 2019
Trump says “new method” possible in U.S. talks with North Korea

Trump says “new method” possible in U.S. talks with North Korea

Remarks echo recent DPRK calls for greater flexibility in upcoming negotiations

Trump says “new method” possible in U.S. talks with North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 19, 2019
North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister

North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister

Seoul holds ceremony marking first anniversary of Pyongyang summit, but Pyongyang remains silent

North Korea, U.S. must “no longer wait” to start talks: unification minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji September 19, 2019
Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor

Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor

O'Brien noted that North Korea has taken previous presidents "to the cleaners"

Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 18, 2019
South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”

South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”

JoongAng Ilbo claims on Monday inaccurate, NK News understands

South Korean reports that Kim Jong Un invited Trump to Pyongyang were “false”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham September 18, 2019
Following high-seas incident, North Korea-Russia ties face an unusual test

Following high-seas incident, North Korea-Russia ties face an unusual test

To what extent Pyongyang will cooperate with Moscow in enforcing maritime laws remains to be seen

Following high-seas incident, North Korea-Russia ties face an unusual test
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna September 18, 2019
One year since the Pyongyang Declaration: how inter-Korean relations went sour

One year since the Pyongyang Declaration: how inter-Korean relations went sour

President Moon must take stock of where things went wrong and work to restore trust with Kim Jong Un

One year since the Pyongyang Declaration: how inter-Korean relations went sour
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek September 18, 2019
North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

Russia says it has detained two DPRK vessels over the incident which left three FSB guards injured

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 17, 2019