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The Independent UK · Aug 20

North Korea launches around 10 ballistic missiles amid nuclear warhead concerns

North Korea launched approximately ten ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday. These launches occurred during ongoing US-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises. South Korea estimates North Korea possesses between eighty and one hundred twenty nuclear warheads. President Trump plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…

The Times of India · Aug 20

North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end

In the wake of North Korea's missile launch, South Korea expressed strong condemnation and heightened its military readiness during collaborative exercises. Kim Yo Jong had vocally opposed these drills conducted in conjunction with the U.S. The missiles, believed to be short-range ballistic systems, covered about 300 kilometers over the sea,…

The Economic Times · 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

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

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 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