Kim Jong Un Inspects Factories
20 articles from 12 countries
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected multiple munitions factories, ordering the strengthening of mortar and howitzer forces and emphasizing increased production efficiency and modernization of weapons. Separately, a photo of Kim Jong Un and North Korean items were found on a Jeju beach, believed to have drifted from the open sea.
Trump Says North Korea Has 57 Nuclear Weapons, Hints at Meeting Kim Jong Un This Year
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons and expressed anticipation of meeting Kim Jong Un within the year. - Trump's comments acknowledge North Korea's nuclear status, a departure from previous U.S. government policy of not specifying numbers. - The potential meeting, possibly at the upcoming APEC summit, raises questions about whether denuclearization will be…
South Korea backs U.S. dialogue with North Korea, reduces joint drills
- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung publicly supported U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to initiate dialogue with North Korea. - Lee agreed to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea,…
South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure
- South Korea estimates North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads, a range significantly higher than US President Donald Trump's figure of 57. - Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back stated th…
Trump Plans Meeting with Kim Jong Un Later This Year
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later in 2026. - Trump stated North Korea possesses 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons and that he gets along well…
Trump Says He Will Meet North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un This Year
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, following a decision to reduce military drills with South Korea. - Trump specifically mentioned Nor…
Trump Confirms Plan to Meet North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un This Year
- U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. - Trump emphasized his positive personal relationship with Kim, stating their rapport is ben…
Trump Claims North Korea Has 57 Nuclear Weapons, Confirms Meeting With Kim Jong Un
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons. - Trump described the arsenal as "very powerful" and expressed satisfaction with his relationship with Kim Jong Un. - The…
'He has 57 powerful nuclear weapons': Trump says he will meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un
- U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming Asia visit. - Trump stated that maintaining a good relationship with Kim is important due to N…
Trump confirms desire to meet Kim Jong Un, says North Korea has 57 nuclear warheads
- U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stating they have a very good relationship. - Trump mentioned that North Korea possesses 57 nuclea…
Trump to meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un later this year
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. - The announcement follows the U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea. …
North Korea shrugs off Trump's scaled-back drills with South Korea, saying it changes nothing
- North Korea stated that scaled-back U.S.-South Korea military drills do not alter their provocative nature, diminishing hopes for renewed diplomacy. - Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim …
North Korea Leader's Sister Denies Knowledge of Kim-Trump Communication
- North Korea's Kim Yo Jong stated she is unaware of any communication between her brother, Kim Jong Un, and U.S. President Donald Trump. - This statement follows Trump's hint of contact and his decis…
Trump's Stance on North Korea's Nuclear Status Raises Concerns
- U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons but avoided confirming denuclearization as the goal for potential talks. - South Korea's government maintains that h…
Trump says he will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
- US President Donald Trump announced he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. - Trump also provided a specific assessment of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, stating they possess 5…
Trump expects to meet Kim Jong Un again this year
- President Trump stated he expects to meet again with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. - The White House has not confirmed plans for a meeting, nor has Pyongyang. - Trump cited his positive…
North Korea's nuclear arsenal: Experts project over 100 weapons by 2030
- Experts estimate North Korea could possess over 100 nuclear weapons by 2030 if current trends continue. - This projection is based on analysis from intelligence agencies and think tanks, with estima…
North Korea leader’s sister ‘unaware’ of reported Kim-Trump communication
- Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stated she was unaware of any communication between her brother and Donald Trump. - This follows Trump's claim of having told the Pentagon to …
Trump expects Kim Jong Un meeting, says North Korea has 57 nukes
- U.S. President Donald Trump expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un within the year. - Trump stated North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons but avoided confirming denuclearization as the go…
Asked 'Is North Korea Denuclearization the Goal?', Trump Responds 'I Don't Want to Talk About That'
- President Trump indicated he expects to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by the end of the year but avoided confirming denuclearization as the goal of renewed engagement. - Trump asserted h…
Trump: Expects to meet Kim Jong Un this year, says North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons
- U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un within the year. - Trump stated Kim possesses 57 nuclear weapons, a figure he claims would not have been allo…