May 17 WATCH: Trump tells North Korea’s Kim to denuclearize or risk overthrow By Zeke Miller, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The president said that if Kim were to agree to denuclearize, "he'll get protections that would be very strong."… Continue reading
May 13 3 Americans freed by North Korea reunited with families By Associated Press The Pentagon says three Americans released by North Korea have left a Washington-area hospital and have reunited with their families. Continue reading
May 13 Pompeo: U.S. will need to give Kim Jong Un security assurances By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the United States will need to "provide security assurances" to North Korea's Kim Jong Un if the adversaries are to reach a nuclear deal. Continue reading
May 12 North Korea to blow up nuke-site tunnels before Trump-Kim talks By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korea said Saturday that it will dismantle its nuclear test site in less than two weeks. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: U.S. will help boost North Korea’s economy if it gives up nuclear weapons, Pompeo says By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press "If North Korea takes bold action to quickly denuclearize, the United States is prepared to work with North Korea to achieve prosperity on the par with our South Korean friends," Pompeo said. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 2:59 Trump hailed Kim Jong Un for prisoner release and treatment. The former captives paint a darker picture Cheers echoed in the darkness as President Trump escorted three Americans newly freed by North Korea. Their release came ahead of the planned summit between Kim Jong Un and Trump, with the North's nuclear program on the table. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
May 10 Trump thanks North Korea’s Kim Jong Un for releasing 3 Americans By Associated Press Welcoming the three Americans at a military base outside Washington early Thursday, President Donald Trump said of Kim, “I really think he wants to do something.”… Continue reading
May 09 Trump rules out DMZ for summit with Kim By Associated Press President Donald Trump is ruling out the Korean Demilitarized Zone for his upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Continue reading
May 09 Leaders of Japan, China, South Korea agree to cooperate on North Korea By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Leaders from the three countries held their first three-way summit in more than two years, demonstrating a spirit of cooperation. Continue reading
May 08 North Korea’s Kim meets China’s president ahead of Trump summit By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a northern Chinese port city and pledged his continuing commitment to denuclearization ahead of his expected summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, state media said Tuesday. Continue reading