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87 articles about 55 events for “US North Korea Relations” in Politics.

Politics · 18 matching articles from 11 outlets · 2026-08-18 to 2026-08-21
North Korea fires up to 10 ballistic missiles toward sea, hours after Trump speaks of re-engagement CBC News · 2026-08-21

“Trump cited what he said was a good relationship with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un as well as South Korea's refusal to support the U.S. in its war in Iran.”

N Korea fires 10 missiles amid US scaling back military drills with the South Times of India · 2026-08-21 leans right

“Trump’s effort to mend relations with North Korea On Wednesday, the South Korean and US militaries said they were scaling back their 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises by six days, and would now conclude on Friday.”

As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelined NPR · 2026-08-21 leans left

“But she acknowledged that while U.S. policies towards North Korea remain hostile, "the relationship between the two leaders is still excellent."”

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Politics · 6 matching articles from 5 outlets · 2026-09-24 to 2026-10-02
Seoul's anger with Kyiv over POWs may be driven by worries about its ties to North Korea Toronto Star · 2026-10-02 leans left

“Lee’s office earlier said the nondisclosure accord was reached because Kyiv worried about possible domestic criticism for giving up an opportunity to use the North Korean soldiers in future POW exchanges with Russia.”

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Row breaks out between Kyiv and key ally over captured North Korean soldiers The Independent · 2026-10-02

“Log in South Korea has vowed to escalate its row with Ukraine over the announcement of two North Korean POWs’ transfer to Seoul, saying the country’s “dignity” is at stake.”

Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners Deutsche Welle · 2026-10-02

“"The prisoners could have been used by Ukraine to improve bilateral relations between Kyiv and Seoul," said Butyrska, adding that no one in South Korea was now thinking of thanking Ukraine for transferring the prisoners.”

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Politics · 3 matching articles from 3 outlets · 2026-09-18
South Korean president urges Trump dialogue with Pyongyang Euronews · 2026-09-18

“Trump announced in August that he intended to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year as he once again touted the pair's relationship.”

South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in Iran Dawn · 2026-09-18 leans left

“The US stations about 28,500 troops in South Korea to bolster the country’s defences against the nuclear-armed North Korea.”

South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment Al Jazeera · 2026-09-18

“South Korea was continuing “preliminary coordination efforts” to facilitate dialogue between North Korea and the US.”

Politics · 3 matching articles from 3 outlets · 2026-08-18 to 2026-08-21
U.S. Treasury Secretary to detail plans to isolate Iran’s economy on Monday National Post · 2026-08-21 leans right

“Its biggest state banks also have a history of complying with U.S. sanctions against Iran, North Korea and even top officials in Hong Kong, in order to avoid losing access to the U.S. dollar-clearing system.”

Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens Trump’s allies after ‘targeting UAE with ballistic missiles’ The Independent · 2026-08-19

“From a 230-year-old ally to a bombing target: How Trump is trying to wreck the US-Omani relationship On Monday, President Donald Trump made yet another unprecedented and violent threat against a country in the Middle East.”

Trump announces "crushing economic operation" on Iran with talks in limbo CBS News · 2026-08-18

“Ahmad Zeidabadi, a Tehran-based international relations expert, believes the shift reflects Tehran's assessment of Washington's intentions.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-27 to 2026-10-05
Iran weaponized one chokepoint in the Gulf. We have dozens unprotected at home Washington Examiner · 2026-10-05 leans right

“We also need to stop viewing China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as four entirely separate threats.”

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 28, 2026 The Straits Times · 2026-09-27

“South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer South Korea’s presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to…”

Rodman Trump North Korea Trip

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-02
Former NBA star Rodman joins Trump as he eyes meeting with North Korea’s Kim The Straits Times · 2026-10-02 centre

“Former NBA star Rodman joins Trump as he eyes meeting with North Korea’s Kim AI generated Basketball legend Dennis Rodman joined Donald Trump during an event in Texas on Oct 1 as the US president angles for another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.”

‘Bad Boy’ Dennis Rodman joins Trump for red state tour, praised for North Korea knowledge New York Post · 2026-10-01

“WASHINGTON — Dennis Rodman joined President Trump in Texas on Thursday ahead of the president’s evening rally in the NBA star’s college town — as Trump prepares to renew diplomacy with Rodman’s pal, the North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-11
On 9/11, as America was under attack, the order came: Get every goddamn plane out of the sky. Thirty-eight landed at an obscure airport in Newfoundland. What followed was humanity at its best... Daily Mail · 2026-09-11 centre

“- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source On September 11, 2001, Virgin Airlines flight 75 from Manchester to Orlando, Florida, was taking a very special group of passengers across the Atlantic.”

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt BBC News · 2026-09-11 leans left

“… gather that intelligence from sources in places like Iran, North Korea or from inside proscribed terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda - and the reports team, whose job is to check and challenge that intelligence, often sending it back to demand more…”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-07
North Korea adds its 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan hold military exercise Toronto Star · 2026-09-07

“SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un put his second naval destroyer into service and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent, state media reported Monday, as the U.S., South Korea and Japan held a trilateral military…”

North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as U.S., South Korea, Japan begin military drill The Hindu · 2026-09-07

“It cited the Freedom Edge exercise and US officials' reported comments that the U.S. remains committed to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea.”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-08-25 to 2026-08-26
Jesse Kline: Doug Ford is right, time to hit Trump back hard National Post · 2026-08-26 leans strongly right

“One will find talk of his “very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea,” alongside ad hominem attacks against Ford (“the less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother of the late, great, Rob Ford”); photos of him and Kim putting…”

August 24, 2026 Letters from an American · 2026-08-25 leans left

“Negotiated under the first Trump administration, USMCA replaced the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and was similar to it, creating one of the world’s largest free trade zones.”

Syria Removed From Terror List

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-08-25
US removes Syria from terrorism list after 46 years - what it means for the Middle East country Times of India · 2026-08-25

“With Syria’s removal, Cuba, Iran and North Korea remain the three countries on the US state sponsors of terrorism list.”

US terror list removal 'shakes off dark stain' from Syria, al-Sharaa says Euronews · 2026-08-25

“Following Syria's removal, Cuba, Iran and North Korea are the only three remaining countries on the US state sponsors of terrorism list.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-14
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage BBC News · 2026-10-14

“Imai's published work has covered Russia's relations with North Korea and life in Sakhalin.”

US Drops Charges Against ex-CIA Analyst

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-14
US to drop charges against ex-CIA analyst over aid to South Korea The Straits Times · 2026-10-14

““We have consistently maintained that her interactions with South Korean officials were conducted in furtherance of US interests and her work as a leading American specialist on North Korea and East Asia,””

Iran Conflict Naming

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-05
Trump calls it a war, then a 'military conflict.' Why the Iran fighting keeps changing names Los Angeles Times · 2026-10-05

“The Truman administration forwent congressional approval altogether and used United Nations Security Council resolutions to justify the intervention against Communist forces in the north, according to a White House news release from the time.”

Trump Legacy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-01
What Trump Has Built TIME · 2026-10-01 leans right

“(the sort, he says, used in nuclear facilities), and describes a military complex beneath the ballroom that will plunge six stories underground.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
Trump set to announce $200bn in energy investments from South Korea Al Jazeera · 2026-09-30 leans right

“South Korea has long been a close ally of the US government in the Asia Pacific region, though relations have grown more strained in recent months.”

Trump Kim Friendship

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal Al Jazeera · 2026-09-30 leans right

“He said North Korea’s nuclear capacity was “pretty large” but “not like us”.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
‘Conspiratorial farce’: North Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers Times of India · 2026-09-30

“Kim Yo Jong's statement came after South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff on Monday announced a preliminary assessment that the blasts were caused by North Korean mines, following a joint inspection of the site with the US-led United Nations Command.”

Trump Rodman North Korea Meeting

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-29
Dennis Rodman set to meet with Trump as prez plots Kim Jong Un reunion New York Post · 2026-09-29

“Trump and Kim met three times during the US president’s first term — including the 2018 summit in Singapore and another in Vietnam in 2019, followed by a handshake meeting at the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea — but they have yet to meet…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-29
Trump’s offer to sell arms to China shows how unreliable he is The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-29 leans strongly left

“China’s military drills, flyovers and ship rammings in the Strait of Taiwan and the South China Sea, as well as its sponsorship of the nuclear-armed North Korean regime, present a grave threat to the security of the Pacific.”

Australia Plans Trade Move Against Ca…

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-29
‘Fill the gap’: Australia’s plan to swoop on Trump’s trade war with Canada The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-29

“Washington: Trade Minister Don Farrell will seek greater market access for Australian wines and spirits in Canada at a G20 summit this week, in a push to capitalise on the trade war between US President Donald Trump and his North American neighbour.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky accuses Putin of ‘terrorising’ Ukrainians as 8 killed in fresh strikes The Independent · 2026-09-28

“South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer South Korea's presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-27
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026 CBS News · 2026-09-27

“You did it last time you were with us over the summer.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin could launch a fresh military attack against a Nato country, warns Danish intelligence The Independent · 2026-09-25

“Russia has invited Kim Jong Un to visit the country, the Tass news agency said Russia has extended an official invitation to visit the country to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a deputy foreign minister has said according to the TASS state news agency.”

Zelensky Speaks At UN

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-23
Zelensky tells world leaders that Putin is ‘patent zero’ for spreading war globally - but Ukraine has a cure The Independent · 2026-09-23

““His comrade, the leader of North Korea, sent his troops to Russia to support the weak points of the Russian army.”

Japanese Abductions Plea Usa

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-23
Takaichi and victim families make multifront plea for US to help Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea Washington Examiner · 2026-09-23

“Testimonies from North Korean defectors later asserted that these abductees were used by the government to train spies in the Japanese language and culture.”

North Korea Nuclear Talks

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22
South Korea proposes nuclear freeze with Kim Jong Un in exchange for sanctions relief: Report Times of India · 2026-09-22

“South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has urged US president Donald Trump to seek a nuclear freeze deal with North Korea instead of insisting on immediate denuclearisation, arguing that sanctions have failed to stop North Korea from expanding its weapons…”

Korean Peninsula Denuclearization Talks

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-22
South Korea's Lee plans to call for phased denuclearization of North Korea at UN Toronto Star · 2026-09-22 leans left

“South Korea, US want resumption of talks with North Korea Whatever approach the U.S., South Korea and their partners take, it’s unclear whether North Korea would return to talks anytime soon.”

US Allies Support Ahead Of Summit

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-21
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 22, 2026 The Straits Times · 2026-09-21

“…re Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 22, 2026 US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit The United States on Sept 21 reiterated its commitment to the defence of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea, and the three…”

Us Foreign Policy Shifts

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-21
Whiplashed middle powers seek new alliances as Trump rages on world stage The Guardian · 2026-09-21 leans left

“Ulchi Freedom Shield, the annual joint military exercise that the US and South Korea held to counter the North Korean threat, was abruptly scaled back by Washington just before it was due to begin in August.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-19
North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution Al Jazeera · 2026-09-19

“Trump’s overtures While Kim Yo Jong rebuked what she called double standards favouring the US and South Korea, both countries have recently said they want to improve relations with North Korea.”

South Korea US Diplomatic Talks

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-19
South Korea, US discuss Seoul’s role in Middle East, investment pact The Straits Times · 2026-09-19

“He said some elements of the package were difficult for Seoul to accept, but the government would continue discussions to ensure any deal protects South Korea’s interests while benefiting both countries and the broader US-South Korea relationship.”

US Scholar Detention In China

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting BBC News · 2026-09-17

“Sylvia Zin appeared before the House Foreign Affairs Committee East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee on Wednesday for a hearing titled Lives, Not Leverage: The Long Arm of China and North Korea's Repression.”

China Threat Theory

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-15
US allies in Asia alarmed as think tank calls for pullback Deutsche Welle · 2026-09-15 leans strongly right

“Despite Kavanagh's reassurances, many analysts suggest that a withdrawal of US support in the region would prompt China to quickly seize Taiwan and nuclear-armed North Korea to make greater demands on South Korea.”

North Korean Economy Booming

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-11
Why North Korea's Kim Jong Un doesn't need a US deal Deutsche Welle · 2026-09-11

“Last month, US President Donald Trump revived a charm offensive aimed at Pyongyang by drastically scaling back joint US military exercises with South Korea and pouring praise on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.The US president said the North Korean dictator…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-09
From intelligence sharing to missile defense, how Israel's partnership protects American security Fox News · 2026-09-09 leans strongly right

“…, they are aligning themselves with this organization that supports sanctioning America’s strongest ally in the Middle East while opposing American sanctions of oppressive and tyrannical governments such as those found in Cuba, North Korea, Iran and…”

Somaliland Relations with US

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-08
If Marco Rubio wants to counter Beijing, he needs to meet Somaliland’s president today Washington Examiner · 2026-09-08 leans strongly right

“…is; Eritrea, a totalitarian dictatorship nicknamed Africa’s North Korea; Ethiopia, an autocratic country engulfed in ethnic civil strife; and Somalia, a fragile state that is victimized by terrorism and piracy, and has relied on foreign troops for twenty…”

Russia's War Games Claims

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-08
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin used Trump call to ‘push absurd view of Russian battlefield dominance’ The Independent · 2026-09-08

“China and Russia stress strategic ties with North Korea in anniversary messages to Kim Chinese president Xi Jinping and Russian president Vladimir Putin used messages marking North Korea's 78th founding anniversary to reaffirm close strategic ties with…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-08
U.K. bans goods from occupied West Bank as Israel and U.S. warn of repercussions NPR · 2026-09-08

“"If the U.K. is really interested in dealing with issues they feel like are wrong, where are the sanctions against North Korea, China, Russia?"”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-08
Trump’s Bombardier threat is an ‘own goal’ for Canada-U.S. defence ties, analysts say National Post · 2026-09-08

““I think that he tries to create more and more and more leverage, and at a certain point a deal gets made however it is, and then that’s it,” he said, pointing to what happened between the U.S. and North Korea.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-07
Price of crude oil nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran stalemate continues CBS News · 2026-09-07

“"Geography leaves us no alternative to engagement, but we must distinguish clearly between rebuilding a necessary and functional relationship with Iran and rebuilding the trust that has been broken.”

Trump's Asia Pivot Backlash

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-06
Anxiety grips Pacific allies as Trump pulls back Los Angeles Times · 2026-09-06 leans left

“Trump cited his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the decision, a likely bid to reengage with Kim, who views U.S.-South Korean military exercises as invasion rehearsals.”

Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-04
South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure The Guardian · 2026-09-04 leans right

“Relations between the two allies have also been strained by delays implementing a $350bn investment package Seoul agreed with Washington last year, reports that the US had restricted intelligence sharing with South Korea, and by a dispute over a data breach…”

Trump Trade Agreements

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-04
Trump’s Vaunted ‘Trade Deals’ Are Much Less Than Meet the Eye The Dispatch · 2026-09-04 leans left

“Citing his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s murderous Kim Jong Un, Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea—a move reportedly motivated by U.S. officials’ frustration with Seoul slow-walking the $350 billion…”

North Korea Nuclear Program

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-31
North Korea rejects U.S. ‘hostile’ policy, vows to bolster nukes UPI · 2026-08-31

“…e hostile policy to wantonly violate the sovereignty, political system and security interests of the DPRK through the 'denuclearization' racket, 'human rights' smear campaign and military threat," the statement said, using the official acronym for North…”

Bolsonaro's Presidential Shake-Up

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-28
The Autocrat’s Guide to Purging Your Inner Circle The Bulwark · 2026-08-28

“… not trying to explain too much), extensive analysis of a new dataset of purges, and a set of case studies, the most prominent being a paired comparison of periods in North and South Korea’s respective twentieth (and twenty-first) century autocratic…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-26
What’s in a name? Trump’s ‘Lake America’ threat raises questions about centuries of history Global News · 2026-08-26 leans left

“Baxter said French explorers also used different names for the lake, while the French and British had competing names for it during their conflicts in North America.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-25
Gavin Newsom says California will sue Trump administration again to block ‘Orwellian rules’ meant to curb mail-in voting – as it happened The Guardian · 2026-08-25

“With mail ballots set to go out to North Carolina voters in the military or abroad at the end of next week, the supreme court’s conservative majority could invoke the Purcell principle as an excuse to strike down any legal challenge to the new USPS rule as…”

North Korea Diplomacy Efforts

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-25
South Korea, U.S. top diplomats agree to coordinate on North Korea UPI · 2026-08-25

“Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to maintain close coordination on North Korea and other key issues in a phone call late Monday, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said, amid signs of strain between the allies over military exercises, Iran and trade.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-25
U.K. to provide long-range missile blueprints to Ukraine CBC News · 2026-08-25

“Russia, meanwhile, is getting help from North Korea and China while having made use of Iran's Shahed drones.”

Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Blunders

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-25
Donald Trump’s Summer of Screwing Our Allies The Bulwark · 2026-08-25 leans strongly left

“He cited the U.S. ally’s refusal to help fight Iran (Trump’s ongoing catastrophic war of choice) as well as his own “good relationship” with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, supreme leader of the nuclear-armed Communist dictatorship.”

Australia Defence Cooperation

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-19
Australia's northern bases may be a 'juicy target' but the US is showing interest ABC News (AU) · 2026-08-19 leans right

“The US military has investigated the possibility of further expanding its presence in northern Australia, using Air Force bases as jet fuel depots.”

Ohio Senate Election

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-19
Republicans reportedly fear datacenter backlash could cost them Ohio Senate seat – as it happened The Guardian · 2026-08-19

“But today, Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korea’s supreme leader, said she knew “absolutely nothing” about the supposed communications, and that while Trump and Kim had an excellent relationship, the US remained an enemy of Pyongyang.”

Democratic Warning Sign

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-18
A Democratic warning sign in Michigan: From the Politics Desk NBC News · 2026-08-18

“Trump cited South Korea’s refusal to join the conflict in the Middle East, as well as his “very good” relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.”

US North Korea Relations

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-18
Trump says Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures when asked about scaling back US drills with South Korea – as it happened The Guardian · 2026-08-18 centre

“Trump says Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures but doesn't offer details Donald Trump has said that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures after he ordered the US to scale back military exercises with South Korea.”

Korean War Peace Talks

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-16
South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North BBC News · 2026-08-16

“Lee, who became South Korean president last year after his predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached for attempting to declare martial law, has sought to thaw relations with North Korea and its ally China, which had soured under Yoon.”

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