Tag: Pyongyang

Wednesday, February 6th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Trump announces meeting with Kim, calls for unity and blasts “ridiculous partisan investigations”

United States President Donald Trump has announced in his State of the Union speech that he will hold a second nuclear summit with North Korea's leader this month. In an address to the nation with the theme “Choosing Greatness”, he vowed once again to build a border wall.
Tuesday, October 9th 2018 - 17:17 UTC
Kim Jong-un ardently wants Pope to visit Pyongyang and support Korean peace

Peace between both Koreas looks nearer after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said he would “ardently welcome the pope if he visits Pyongyang” and has officially invited him over via his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in, a presidential spokesman for the Seoul government announced Tuesday.
Saturday, May 5th 2018 - 09:08 UTC
Trump said date and location for meeting with Kim Jong Un has been set

President Donald Trump on Friday said the date and location have been set for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, building suspense for the unprecedented talks, as South Korea said it would oppose a withdrawal of U.S. troops from the area.
Saturday, February 10th 2018 - 10:19 UTC
North and South Korea parades together: rapprochement between leaders

In a symbolic act at the opening of the Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, North and South Korea’s delegations marched together under the unification flag.
Wednesday, November 22nd 2017 - 17:47 UTC
Air China has “temporarily suspended” flights to Pyongyang

Beijing-owned Air China airline has ended flights to the capital of North Korea Pyongyang, due to a lack of passenger demand. Flights were “temporarily suspended due to unsatisfactory business operations,” said an Air China employee.
Friday, September 1st 2017 - 13:19 UTC
Theresa May in Japan for a round of trade, Brexit outcome and defense talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May is in Japan for a round of trade and security talks. During her stay, the Mrs. May will hope to further along progress over an “ambitious” trade deal with Japan ready for when Britain quits the European Union.
Wednesday, August 30th 2017 - 07:14 UTC
Theresa May in Japan for a round of trade, Brexit outcome and defense talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May is in Japan for a round of trade and security talks. During her stay, the Mrs. May will hope to further along progress over an “ambitious” trade deal with Japan ready for when Britain quits the European Union.
Monday, April 17th 2017 - 08:28 UTC
The era of strategic patience with Pyongyang is over, warns vice-president Pence in Korea

United States Vice President Mike Pence has stared across the demilitarized border between North and South Korea, a day after North Korea's failed missile launch, reiterating that the US “era of strategic patience” with Pyongyang is over. Pence is on the first stop of a four-nation Asia tour intended to show America's allies, and remind its adversaries, that the Trump administration is not turning its back on the increasingly volatile region.
Monday, April 1st 2013 - 09:05 UTC
Unasur calls on all sides involved to ensure peace and security in the Korean peninsula

The Union of South American Nations, Unasur expressed deep concern and called on all sides involved to ensure the preservation of peace and security in the Korean peninsula.
Monday, February 25th 2013 - 22:16 UTC
South Korea has first female president: pledges ‘trust-politik’ with Pyongyang

Park Geun-hye made history Monday by becoming South Korea's first female president, pledging to secure South Korea against the threat of an increasingly hostile North Korea at the same time as mending bridges with Pyongyang.