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Trump Says Kim Jong Un Has 57 'Very Powerful' Nukes — South Korea’s Estimate Is Nearly Twice as High

South Korea’s Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Thursday that North Korea is generally estimated to possess 80 to 120 nuclear warheads, a range significantly above President Donald Trump‘s estimate of 57.

Benzinga · Aug 20

Kim Jong Un’s sister mocks Trump’s ‘goodwill’ gesture and says there are no plans for summit

Pyongyang dismisses US president’s claim he is communication with Kim Jong Un

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Trump Says He Expects to Meet Kim Jong Un This Year, But Kim's Sister Disputes Recent Contact: 'There Has Been No...'

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, but Kim’s sister Kim Yo Jong disputed his claim that the leaders had recently communicated, highlighting conflicting accounts over renewed diplomacy

Benzinga · Aug 20

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North Korea fires suspected missile as US move to cut drills with South Korea 'changes nothing'

Pyongyang says scaling back US-South Korean military drills does not make them less provocative, as Japan says North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea.

Euronews · Aug 20

South Korea rejects Trump's claim; estimates Kim Jong Un has 80-120 nuclear weapons

South Korea’s defence minister claimed on Thursday that North Korea possesses around 80 to 120 nuclear weapons, disputing US president Donald Trump’s claim that Pyongyang has 57.

The Times of India · Aug 20

Trump says Kim Jong Un 'didn't like' Biden, Obama but 'likes me'; highlights ties making US, allies safer

"I do have a good relationship with Kim Jong Un, as you know, you've seen. He didn't like Biden, he didn't like Obama, he didn't like anybody, but he likes me, and I just got along with him very good," Trump told reporters while addressing technology leaders.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

North Korea fires missiles after Trump touts meeting with Kim Jong-un this year

North Korea fired 10 ballistic missiles towards the sea on Thursday, Japan said, a day after US President Donald Trump said he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it was important to “get along” with Kim and…

France 24 · Aug 20

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Trump Pushes to Meet Kim Jong Un Again but Kim Yo Jong Says She's 'Unaware' of US-North Korea Talks

Donald Trump expresses interest in meeting Kim Jong Un again, despite mixed signals from North Korea. The potential summit raises questions about its impact on nuclear diplomacy and regional stability.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Trump says he’ll meet with Kim Jong Un amid worries over ‘57 nuclear weapons’

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The Independent UK · Aug 19

Trump reveals how many nuclear weapons North Korea has as he says he’ll meet dictator Kim

Donald Trump has disclosed how many nuclear weapons North Korea has as he revealed that he plans to meet with Kim Jong Un again.

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year

Trump's comments come just days after he announced that he had ordered US forces to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, which he said sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to Pyongyang.

Euronews · Aug 19

Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, in what would be their first encounter of Trump's second term.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

North Korea has ‘no interest’ in Trump’s attempt to entice Kim Jong Un

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The Independent UK · Aug 19

North Korea dismisses Trump’s bid to woo Kim Jong Un at the expense of longstanding US ally

Trump and Kim met three times from 2018-2019 but their high-stakes diplomacy eventually fell apart

The Independent UK · Aug 19

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The Times of India · Aug 19

South Korea turns to China as Trump warms up to Kim

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with South Korean officials, as US President Donald Trump’s push to revive diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reshapes the security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula.

Reason · Aug 19

Trump's Dictator Envy Is Once Again on Display in Tiff with South Korea

The president openly admires world leaders who exercise absolute power.

The Independent UK · Aug 19

US pushes for North Korea talks as Trump calls off joint drills with South Korea

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The Independent UK · Aug 19

South Korea cuts short joint drills at Trump’s request as US pushes for North Korea talks

North Korea on Wednesday condemned joint US-Seoul military drills but stopped short of mentioning Trump

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Benzinga · Aug 19

Trump Pressure Raises Concerns in Japan as 2026 Midterms Loom: Defense Official Says 'We Should Be Prepared' for Higher US Troop Payments

Japan braced for increased pressure from President Donald Trump on defense spending, payments for U.S. troops and monetary policy as Washington approached the November 2026 midterm elections.

Euronews · Aug 19

North Korea slams joint US-South military drills as 'open threat' to regional security

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump stunned regional allies by ordering the Pentagon to scale back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, just a day before they were due to start.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism

SEOUL — Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries said on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump ordered the "inappropriate and hostile" drills scaled back.

France 24 · Aug 19

Trump scales back joint military drills between South Korea and US

South Korea and the US will cut the duration of their annual joint military drills to five days from 11 and scale back some field training, the allies said on Wednesday, ‌after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in US participation. Trump's move could reflect his hopes to re-engage…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

South Korean and US militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered a reduction

South Korean and U.S. militaries are shortening their joint drills as requested by the United States. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises will now conclude on Friday instead of August 27. President Donald Trump ordered the reduction, citing his relationship with North Korea's leader. Experts believe this move may weaken combined…

Euronews · Aug 18

South Korea and Japan stress stress 'critical' US alliance as Trump slashes military drills

Trump made the surprise announcement about the troop drawdown in a social media post just before US and South Korean soldiers began Monday's annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.

We Got This Covered · Aug 18

Hours before they were set to begin, Trump cites positive relationship with North Korea and Iran to reduce military exercises with ally South Korea

Trump also pointed to the costs being borne by the US.

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