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Rising Tensions on the Peninsula as North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic MissilesPolitics

Rising Tensions on the Peninsula as North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles

North Korea has fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its east coast, escalating regional tensions following recent weapons tests by both nations.

Al Jazeera English|October 12, 2026
Trump Re-engages With Kim Jong Un, Declaring the North Korean Leader a 'Friend' Despite Nuclear Arsenal ConcernsPolitics

Trump Re-engages With Kim Jong Un, Declaring the North Korean Leader a 'Friend' Despite Nuclear Arsenal Concerns

US President Donald Trump has praised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a friend and downplayed Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities while seeking a diplomatic breakthrough amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
North Korea Rejects IAEA Nuclear Resolution, Defending Its Irreversible StatusPolitics

North Korea Rejects IAEA Nuclear Resolution, Defending Its Irreversible Status

North Korea has dismissed an IAEA resolution criticizing its nuclear programme, with senior officials condemning the watchdog for double standards. Meanwhile, discussions regarding potential diplomatic engagement continue between the US, South Korea, and Pyongyang.

Al Jazeera English|September 19, 2026
Philippines Warns Beijing May Exploit Reduced US-South Korea Military DrillsPolitics

Philippines Warns Beijing May Exploit Reduced US-South Korea Military Drills

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro warns that Beijing could exploit reduced US-South Korea military exercises to expand its influence in the Asia Pacific. Meanwhile, trilateral drills involving the US, South Korea, and Japan draw sharp criticism from North Korea.

Al Jazeera English|September 7, 2026|1
Kim Jong Un Commissions New North Korean Warship Designed for Retaliatory StrikesPolitics

Kim Jong Un Commissions New North Korean Warship Designed for Retaliatory Strikes

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the commissioning of the destroyer Kang Kon, a new warship he stated is capable of delivering retaliatory strikes amid ongoing regional tensions.

Al Jazeera English|September 7, 2026|1
Trump’s Diplomatic Gambit Exposes a Rapidly Shifting East Asian Security LandscapePolitics

Trump’s Diplomatic Gambit Exposes a Rapidly Shifting East Asian Security Landscape

President Trump's decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea highlights a shifting security order in East Asia, as allies and rivals adapt to a more transactional US foreign policy.

Al Jazeera English|August 26, 2026|1
Kim Yo Jong Claims Ignorance Over Alleged Communication Between Kim Jong Un and Donald TrumpPolitics

Kim Yo Jong Claims Ignorance Over Alleged Communication Between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump

North Korean official Kim Yo Jong stated she is completely unaware of any recent communication between her brother Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump, despite Trump's claims of contact.

Egypt Independent|August 25, 2026|1
Trump's Overtures to Kim Jong Un and Downscaled War Games Threaten South Korea's Path to Self-DefensePolitics

Trump's Overtures to Kim Jong Un and Downscaled War Games Threaten South Korea's Path to Self-Defense

US President Donald Trump's decision to scale down joint military exercises with South Korea to appease Kim Jong Un may complicate Seoul's goal of taking full operational control of its own defense.

Egypt Independent|August 23, 2026|1
Transactional Diplomacy: Why Donald Trump is Renewing Outreach to Kim Jong UnPolitics

Transactional Diplomacy: Why Donald Trump is Renewing Outreach to Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump is renewing diplomatic outreach to North Korea's Kim Jong Un while using the move as leverage to pressure South Korea over defense costs and regional support.

Al Jazeera English|August 19, 2026|1
Donald Trump Scales Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea to Ease Tensions With North KoreaPolitics

Donald Trump Scales Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea to Ease Tensions With North Korea

Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back decades-old military exercises with South Korea to avoid sending hostile signals to North Korea, raising hopes for potential dialogue.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Trump Reveals Positive Response from North Korea's Kim Amid Tensions Over South Korea Drills and Iran ConflictPolitics

Trump Reveals Positive Response from North Korea's Kim Amid Tensions Over South Korea Drills and Iran Conflict

US President Donald Trump announced that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded positively to his outreach, following a decision to scale back military drills with South Korea amid disputes over the war on Iran.

Al Jazeera English|August 18, 2026|1
Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back South Korea Military Drills, Citing Kim Jong Un Relationship and Frustration with SeoulPolitics

Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back South Korea Military Drills, Citing Kim Jong Un Relationship and Frustration with Seoul

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un and frustration over Seoul's stance on the conflict with Iran.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills with South Korea, Citing Ties with Kim Jong UnPolitics

Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills with South Korea, Citing Ties with Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his strong relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Trump's Decision to Scale Back South Korea Drills Hands Kim Jong Un a Major Victory and Rattles AlliesPolitics

Trump's Decision to Scale Back South Korea Drills Hands Kim Jong Un a Major Victory and Rattles Allies

President Donald Trump's decision to scale back major military drills with South Korea has raised concerns over US military readiness and alliance reliability, while handing a major diplomatic gift to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Egypt Independent|August 17, 2026|1