Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
Trump says a fourth summit could reopen direct talks as North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal and South Korea was not notified about recent drill cuts.
- President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un later this year, citing the country's expanding nuclear weapons program as a driver for diplomatic engagement.
- Trump told reporters Wednesday, "He has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons," and confirmed, "Yeah, I will be" meeting Kim, referencing his three successful first-term summits with the leader.
- Kim Yo-jong dismissed claims of recent government communication through the Korean Central News Agency, yet stated, "Our head of state holds good memories and personal feelings toward Trump."
- Following White House directives, the United States and South Korea scaled back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, reducing field training through Aug. 21 instead of Aug. 27.
- Despite diplomatic overtures, the United States, South Korea, and Japan expressed "serious concern" regarding North Korea's military cooperation with Russia, citing ballistic missile transfers violating United Nations Security Council resolutions.
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avisendanmark.dkDonald Trump claims that North Korea has 57 nuclear warheads. He plans to meet with Kim Jong-un.
Trump says he’ll meet Kim this year, despite Pyongyang denying communication
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, despite Pyongyang’s apparent denial hours earlier that the two leaders are in contact. Speaking to White House pool reporters, Trump responded to a question about his expectations for a summit with Kim by answering, “Yeah, I will […]
North Korea caught stockpiling up to 120 nuclear warheads after Donald Trump reveals 'very powerful' atomic arsenal
North Korea has been caught stockpiling up to 120 nuclear warheads after Donald Trump revealed the extent of the hermit kingdom's atomic arsenal. On Thursday, South Korea's Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said his country believes their neighbour is in possession of between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads.The revelation comes after Donald Trump confirmed he is planning to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. The President also sa…
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