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POLITICSSep 2North Korea’s next ruler? Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Seoul’s spies sayNorth Korea has never named her, confirmed her age or acknowledged her as Kim Jong-un’s heir. Yet South Korea’s spy agency says the evidence is now unmistakable: his daughter Kim Ju-ae has “effectively” become the successor-in-waiting. The assessment, delivered in a closed-door briefing to the National Assembly’s intelligence committee, was shared with journalists by Youn Kun-young of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Monday. “The NIS sees Kim Ju-ae as having effectively entered the stage...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 1Trump’s North Korea hope, US revokes visas, China’s rocket force: 7 global relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump says he plans to meet Kim Jong-un this year, citing good relationship US President Donald Trump said that he planned to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, despite Pyongyang denying that the two leaders were in direct communication. Read the full story here. 2. China...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 1US-North Korea summit appears to be 'possible at any time,' Seoul spy agency saysTrump met Kim three times during his first term, once declaring they were "in love," in high-profile summits aimed at securing a denuclearisation deal, but no tangible progress was made.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 31North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged , vows to strengthen nuclear forcefreemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 30The Reason Japan Cannot Commit to Dialogue with North KoreaThe Tanaka affair has cast a long shadow.The Diplomat
POLITICSAug 30North Korea defence minister dismissed : State mediachannelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSAug 28South Korea backs Trump’s North Korea outreach, but warns against being sidelinedSouth Korea supports US President Donald Trump’s efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea, ‌but aims to ensure its security posture is not weakened and that Seoul is not sidelined, according to South Korea’s national security adviser. Seoul believed the resumption of talks between the US and North Korea should focus on progress on the North Korean nuclear weapons issue and must not undermine the country’s security readiness, Wi Sung-lac told reporters on Friday. “One point to keep in mind is...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28 America 100 - year War : Author warns nation could lose to modern guise of communism – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchAn author is warning that the United States could be defeated by a contemporary form of communism, likening the situation to a "100-year war." This raises concerns about geopolitical strategy and national security.worldtribune.com · United States
POLITICSAug 27Why North Korea Doesn’t Want to Meet With TrumpKim Jong Un is done talking about denuclearization.Foreign Policy
POLITICSAug 26What US President Trump outreach to North Korean leader Kim could mean for South Korea – Asia News NetworkThe article explores the potential implications for South Korea of outreach between US President Trump and North Korean leader Kim. This concerns significant diplomatic efforts in a volatile region.asianews.network · China
POLITICSAug 25US conservatives warn against Trump sidelining Seoul to pursue talks with North KoreaUS conservatives are cautioning against former President Trump potentially marginalizing South Korea in favor of talks with North Korea. This highlights concerns about a possible shift in diplomatic strategy with significant regional implications.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICSAug 25South Korea pledges to help Trump revive talks with North Korea’s KimSouth Korea and the US agreed to maintain close coordination on efforts to revive dialogue with North Korea, days after Pyongyang rebuffed President Donald Trump’s overtures and launched a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call late on Monday that Seoul would work to ensure that Trump’s recent messages lead to renewed US-North Korea discussions and peace on the Korean peninsula, Seoul’s Foreign...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25Seoul says South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North KoreaSeoul announced that South Korea and the United States have committed to close collaboration on matters concerning North Korea.whbl.com · United States
POLITICSAug 24DSA comrades plot violent takeover of the Democrat Party – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchAn article from World Tribune reports on alleged plotting by DSA members for a violent takeover of the Democratic Party. This story suggests internal political strife and potential extremist elements within a political movement.worldtribune.com · United States
POLITICSAug 24How the GOP is approaching data center backlash and why Trump is pivoting to North Korea : Morning RundownThis morning's news roundup covers the Republican Party's strategy regarding data center backlash and former President Trump's shifting focus toward North Korea.nbcnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 22Why China may have little to lose as ‘weakened’ Trump seeks North Korea talksChina may have “little to lose” from talks between the United States and North Korea which, analysts say, may lead to Washington watering down its security commitments. US President Donald Trump has already ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” the scale of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise with South Korea, criticising the exercise for both its cost and for sending “totally inappropriate and hostile” signals to Pyongyang. Citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 21North Korea: Will Trump-Kim talks happen anytime soon?As Donald Trump claims a meeting is planned with Kim Jong Un, North Korea's response sends a signal that it wants maximum concessions in return for talks with the US.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 21North Korea’s economy enjoys rare ‘dash for flash’Kim Jong Un’s backing for Russian war on Ukraine fuels construction boom and sales of luxury goodsFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 20Why North Korea is ‘keeping the door open for dialogue’ with TrumpAt first glance, Kim Yo-jong’s latest message to Washington looked like a rebuff to US President Donald Trump’s insistence that he would meet her brother Kim Jong-un later this year. But analysts said the North Korean leader’s powerful sister stopped well short of shutting down Trump’s outreach, using a carefully worded statement to leave room for renewed summit diplomacy while making clear that Pyongyang intended to set the terms for any return to dialogue. In her statement, released by North...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20Trump plans meeting with North Korea Kim Jong Un : I get along with him Trump plans a meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, expressing a belief in their rapport. This signifies a high-stakes diplomatic effort concerning a key international relationship.wtxl.com · United States
POLITICSAug 20North Korea says Trump's scale-back of joint military exercises with South Korea 'changes nothing'Critics slammed the Trump administration over its surprise pull-back from the planned drills with South Korea, stressing that the move is yet another example of the US turning its back on its allies, hurting its credibility in the international arena.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 20Trump plans meeting with North Korea Kim Jong Un : I get along with him Former President Trump is reportedly planning a meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, citing a good personal relationship. This signals potential renewed high-level diplomatic engagement between the two figures.katc.com · United States
POLITICSAug 20Trump plans meeting with North Korea KimFormer President Trump is reportedly planning a meeting with North Korea's leader Kim, signaling potential diplomatic developments concerning the Korean peninsula. This matters due to the high-level engagement and its implications for international relations.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 20Trump says he will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this yearUS President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it was important to “get along” with Kim and claimed Pyongyang possessed 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons, amid concerns among US allies.France 24 [en]