January 2018
Trump Calls Iran and North Korea 'Dictators', China and Russia 'Competitors'
In his first annual address to Congress, President Trump criticized Iran and North Korea as dictatorships while labeling China and Russia as competitors. He urged…
UNICEF: 60,000 Children in North Korea Suffer from 'Severe Hunger'
UNICEF reported that 60,000 children in North Korea are at severe risk of hunger due to international sanctions and malnutrition. The organization is seeking $16.5…
U.S. Defense Secretary: Diplomacy Must Impose Logic on North Korea
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis and South Korean officials emphasized the importance of diplomacy in dealing with North Korea's nuclear threats, rejecting military solutions. The…
First Exercise for Response to North Korean Missiles Held in Tokyo
Tokyo conducted its first evacuation drill in response to potential North Korean missile attacks, involving 300 participants. The drill faced criticism from protesters who argued…
Mistaken Missile Attack Warning Sent in Hawaii
A mistaken missile attack warning was sent to residents of Hawaii, causing widespread panic. The governor apologized for the error, which occurred during a shift…
USA: Ready to Discuss with North Korea at an Appropriate Time
The US is open to discussing with North Korea under suitable conditions, as stated by President Trump after a phone call with South Korea's President…
Senior Officials from South Korea and North Korea Meet
Senior officials from North and South Korea met for the first time in over two years to discuss North Korea's participation in the upcoming Winter…
Trump says he is willing to have a phone conversation with North Korean leader
Donald Trump has expressed willingness to engage in phone talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un if conditions allow, while hoping for positive outcomes from…
China Limits Trade with North Korea in Line with UN Sanctions
China has announced restrictions on oil exports to North Korea in line with UN sanctions, marking a significant shift in its trade policy despite being…
North Korea Agrees to Resume Official Talks with South Korea
North Korea has agreed to resume official talks with South Korea after a two-year hiatus, coinciding with the postponement of joint military exercises with the…
North Korean Test Missile Falls Over One of Its Cities
A North Korean missile test in April 2017 failed, resulting in the missile falling over a city in North Korea. The missile, named "Hwasong-12," is…
Shinzo Abe: The Security Threat Against Japan is Unprecedented Since World War II
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warns that the security threat from North Korea is at its worst since World War II, emphasizing the need for…
North Korean Leader: America Should Accept That We Are a Nuclear Power and Not a Threat
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared that the U.S. must recognize North Korea as a nuclear power, not a threat, while expressing a desire…