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North Korea's state media confirmed Sunday that the country has replaced its Defense Minister during a military meeting led by Kim Jong-un. The reshuffle is seen as part of ongoing military restructuring amid regional tensions.
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in person before the end of 2026. Speaking at a White House event, Trump stressed his desire to continue personal dialogue with Kim following recent diplomatic developments.
Kim Yo-jong denied any knowledge of contacts between her brother and President Trump, reiterating US hostility. Trump claimed a good relationship with Kim and plans for a meeting, citing positive responses, while analysts note limited results from engagement.
President Donald Trump's renewed outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, including praise and a proposal for a meeting, is seen by analysts as a diplomatic win and a pressure tactic against South Korea. Trump has reduced joint military exercises with Seoul, citing South Korea's lack of support in the Iran conflict, and is seeking to leverage defense cost-sharing and trade issues.
An expert predicts Kim Jong-un might seek new summits with President Trump, potentially after the US midterms, if North Korea adopts a revised strategy to solidify its nuclear status. This would contrast with Washington's demand for full denuclearization first. Talks have stalled since the 2019 Hanoi summit.
Triều Tiên vừa hạ thủy tàu chiến mới trọng tải 5.000 tấn, nhà lãnh đạo Kim Jong-un tuyên bố phát triển hải quân hạt nhân như một định hướng chiến lược. Động thái này diễn ra trong bối cảnh Bình Nhưỡng đẩy mạnh năng lực quân sự, bất chấp các lệnh trừng phạt quốc tế và căng thẳng leo thang với Mỹ-Hàn.
North Korean state media reported that leader Kim Jong-un inspected a new nuclear material production facility, a move that could escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Analysts view this as a sign that North Korea continues to maintain its nuclear weapons program despite United Nations sanctions.
