Trump to Kim: Let’s Meet at the DMZ

ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Jun 29, 2019 The president tweets an invitation to North Korea's leader for a historic photo op in the zone that divides the Korean peninsula. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

North Korean Envoy to Italy Vanishes; Did He Defect?

FRANCES D'EMILIO and KIM TONG-HYUNG / The Associated Press Jan 3, 2019 According to South Korea's spy agency, Jo Song Gil and his wife went into hiding in November. A defection would embarrass leader Kim Jong Un. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

N. Korean Leader Calls for More Talks With South in New Year

KIM TONG-HYUNG / The Associated Press Dec 30, 2018 Kim Jong Un sends a letter to Moon Jae-in calling for more peace discussions between the leaders following their active engagement in 2018. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Koreas Agree to Break Ground on Inter-Korean Railroad

KIM TONG-HYUNG / The Associated Press Oct 15, 2018 A flurry of agreements generates unease in Washington over the speed of engagement between the longtime rivals. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Here’s a Reality-Based Battle Plan for the Midterms and Beyond

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 4, 2018 The Democrats aren't the resistance. Their midterm wins are only a tool in our resistance kit, and understanding this is imperative to our future. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

North and South Korea Begin Removing Landmines in DMZ

HYUNG-JIN KIM / The Associated Press Oct 1, 2018 The joint effort suggests diplomacy has resumed after weeks of stalemated negotiations between Seoul and Pyongyang. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Moon to Carry Private Message From Kim Jong Un to Trump

FOSTER KLUG and ERIC TALMADGE / The Associated Press Sep 20, 2018 South Korean President Moon Jae-in says his North Korean counterpart is eager for another summit with President Trump and also wants the U.S. secretary of state to visit Pyongyang soon for nuclear talks. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

North Korea’s Kim Agrees to Dismantle Main Nuclear Site if U.S. Takes Steps Too

ERIC TALMADGE and FOSTER KLUG / The Associated Press Sep 19, 2018 The leaders of North and South Korea reach a summit agreement with many tantalizing offers, but Kim's premier pledge on denuclearization contains a big condition. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Koreas to Form Joint Military Committee

The Associated Press Sep 18, 2018 South Korean President Moon Jae-in says that to defuse crises and prevent accidental clashes, the Koreas have agreed to establish a committee to evaluate how to reduce tensions and maintain communication. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Moon and Kim Arrive at Guesthouse for Luncheon

Staff / Truthdig Sep 17, 2018 The North Korean leader and the South Korean president arrive in Pyongyang, where they are expected to have talks over lunch. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

North Korea Stresses Economy, Not Nukes, on 70th Anniversary

ERIC TALMADGE / The Associated Press Sep 9, 2018 The North celebrates with a major military parade and a revival of its iconic mass games. In keeping with leader Kim Jong Un's new policies, the emphasis is firmly on economic development. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Korean Voices Missing From Major Papers’ Opinions on Singapore Summit

Adam Johnson / FAIR Jun 24, 2018 In opinion coverage of the Trump-Kim meeting, the people with the most to lose and gain from it were almost uniformly ignored. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )