Engagement has opened a set of once-closed possibilities, bringing risk and some opportunity for Kim Jong-un and the world.
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In New Talks, U.S. May Settle for a Nuclear Freeze by North Korea
The idea taking shape inside the Trump administration would amount to negotiating a nuclear freeze that essentially enshrines the status quo, tacitly accepting the North as a nuclear power.
4 Takeaways From the Trump-Kim Meeting at the DMZ
A high-stakes encounter at the Demilitarized Zone turned chaotic at times, with the new White House press secretary emerging bruised, reporters said.
Trump Steps Into North Korea and Agrees With Kim Jong-un to Resume Talks
American and North Korean leaders shook hands at the line separating the peninsula for a camera-friendly demonstration of friendship intended to revitalize nuclear negotiations.
Trump’s Offer to Say ‘Hello’ to Kim at DMZ Carries Risks and Rewards for Both
A meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un at the fortified border between North and South Korea could serve the political interests of both men, but is unlikely to further denuclearization.
5 Takeaways From the G20 Summit: Easing Off Trump’s China Trade War, for Now
President Trump announced that the United States and China had agreed to resume stalled trade negotiations, giving negotiators another chance to forge a permanent pact.
Australian Student Is Missing in North Korea, His Family Says
The family said that it had not heard in days from Alek Sigley, 29, who has offered a close look at his life inside the reclusive North on social media.
North Korea Says Kim Jong-un Received ‘Excellent’ Letter From Trump
The letter was revealed shortly after a trip by the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, to Pyongyang, where he was seen as trying to use Mr. Kim as leverage in his trade standoff with President Trump.
Friendlier Days for North Korea and China? Maybe Not
On the surface, all seemed warm as Kim Jong-un played host to Xi Jinping this week. So why didn’t the Chinese leader stay longer?
In Pictures: For Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping, Small Talk and Mass Games
China’s leader made a rare visit to North Korea this week, a two-day trip full of pomp and propaganda.