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Traveling to Meet Trump, Kim Jong-un Takes the Long Route
Not wanting to take a Chinese plane to Vietnam, the North Korean leader is crossing China by train instead, in the same style as his grandfather.
Kim Jong-un Takes Train for Vietnam Meeting With Trump
An armored train carrying the North Korean leader left Pyongyang for a 2,800-mile journey across China to his planned summit meeting with President Trump in Vietnam, the North Korean state news media said.
South Korea Awaits 2nd Kim-Trump Summit With Both Hope and Fear
More than anyone else, President Moon Jae-in hopes that President Trump and Kim Jong-un will agree on denuclearizing North Korea when they meet in Vietnam this month.
South Korea Proposes Joint Economic Projects to Prod North to Denuclearize
President Moon Jae-in of South Korea urged President Trump to offer the incentive during next week’s summit meeting with Kim Jong-un in Vietnam.
Kim Jong-un’s ‘Butler’ Visits Vietnam to Prepare for Trump Meeting
North Korean officials were said to have checked out an industrial area that contains a Samsung plant, raising the possibility of a visit there by Mr. Kim.
Feature: Shopping in Pyongyang, and Other Adventures in North Korean Capitalism
Far from the stereotype of total economic isolation, the black market has brought a surprising degree of modernity and consumerism — for some.
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.