Kim Yong-chol
Former senior official of North Korea's security agencies
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View Timeline →White House: Second Meeting Between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un Scheduled for Late February
The White House announced a second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un is set for late February, following a meeting with North Korean…
North Korea Warns the U.S.; 'Nuclear Disarmament Could Be Halted Forever'
North Korea has condemned new U.S. sanctions and warned that nuclear disarmament could be permanently halted. This follows the U.S. imposing sanctions on North Korean…
American Think Tank Reports Location of Secret Missile Sites in North Korea
The Center for Strategic and International Studies has identified 13 secret missile sites in North Korea, posing a new challenge to U.S. denuclearization efforts. This…
South Korea: The U.S. says North Korea has canceled the meeting with Pompeo
North Korea has canceled a planned meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, which was intended to discuss denuclearization and future negotiations. This cancellation…
Pompeo's Meeting with Senior North Korean Official Postponed
The meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a senior North Korean official has been postponed, despite President Trump's expectation of an early…
Pompeo: Sanctions Against Pyongyang to Continue Until Complete Denuclearization of North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that sanctions against North Korea will remain until complete denuclearization is achieved, following his recent discussions in Pyongyang.…
North Korea Calls Negotiations with Pompeo 'Regrettable'
North Korea criticized the recent negotiations with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, calling them 'regrettable' and accusing the U.S. of unilateral demands regarding denuclearization.…
White House: We Will Maintain Severe Sanctions Against North Korea
The White House confirmed that the U.S. will maintain severe sanctions against North Korea, despite indications of increased cooperation from Pyongyang. President Trump has shifted…
Trump and North Korean Leader Meeting Scheduled for June 12
Donald Trump announced a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un scheduled for June 12 in Singapore, following a meeting with senior North Korean…
Senior North Korean Official and U.S. Secretary of State Meet in New York
A senior North Korean official met with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in New York, marking the first visit by a high-ranking North Korean…
Senior North Korean Officials Preparing for Trump-Kim Meeting
Senior North Korean officials are preparing for a potential meeting between U.S. President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, with discussions taking place in…
USA: Any Negotiation with Pyongyang Must Lead to North Korea's Denuclearization
The U.S. has stated that any negotiations with North Korea must lead to its denuclearization, following North Korea's expressed willingness to engage in talks. This…
Controversial North Korean Official Arrives in South Korea for Three-Day Visit
A high-ranking North Korean delegation, led by General Kim Yong-chol, has arrived in South Korea amidst ongoing tensions following the 2010 attack on a South…
The U.S. Imposes the Most Extensive Sanctions Against North Korea
The U.S. is imposing its largest sanctions package against North Korea to pressure it to halt its nuclear and missile programs. This includes sanctions on…