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Trump Says South Korea Is Paying $500 Million More for U.S. Troops. The Deal Says Otherwise.
Contrary to President Trump’s comments, South Korea is increasing its contribution to defense costs by $70 million, American and South Korean officials said.
Trump Says South Korea Is Paying $500 Million More for U.S. Troops. The Deal Says Otherwise.
Contrary to President Trump’s comments, South Korea is increasing its contribution to defense costs by $70 million, American and South Korean officials said.
Crystal Meth Is North Korea’s Trendiest Lunar New Year’s Gift
Many North Koreans see the highly addictive drug as a useful stimulant. The government denies that it even exists in the country.
U.S. and South Korea Sign Deal on Shared Defense Costs
South Korea agreed to raise its contribution 8.2 percent, allaying fears that the American troop presence could become a bargaining chip at the upcoming Trump-Kim talks.
A Guide to Trump and Kim Jong-un’s Next Summit Meeting
President Trump and Mr. Kim, the North Korean leader, will meet for the second time at the end of this month in Vietnam. Here’s what to expect.
U.S. Envoy Arrives in North Korea to Prepare for 2nd Trump-Kim Summit
The special representative for North Korea arrived as President Trump announced that he would meet with Kim Jong-un in Vietnam in three weeks.
U.S. Appears to Soften Timing for List of North Korea’s Nuclear Assets
A top diplomat said the Trump administration might not need an immediate inventory of nuclear assets from North Korea, a shift that could help diplomacy.
Kim Jong-un Praises Trump’s ‘Unusual Determination’ to Meet Him
The North Korean leader spoke highly of Mr. Trump’s commitment to settle their nuclear dispute through a second summit meeting.
As Next Trump-Kim Summit Nears, Japan Worries U.S. Will Leave It in the Dark
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan appealed to President Trump to keep him in the loop as the United States seeks a disarmament deal with North Korea.