Pompeo admits Kim Jong-un never really made up his mind

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged in an interview Tuesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has “yet to make a decision” on whether to follow through on his commitment to denuclearize.

2021-01-06

Kang, Pompeo reaffirm commitment to peace on Korean Peninsula

Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring peace on the Korean Peninsula, meeting face to face for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic on Monday.

2020-11-10

Foreign minister's Washington trip comes at dicey time

South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kang Kyung-wha, on a trip to Washington Sunday on the heels of Joe Biden's victory in the U.S. presidential election, said she does not see the United States reverting back to a “strategic patience” approach.

2020-11-09

Suh says Seoul, Washington on the same page regarding end-of-war proposal

Suh Hoon, director of the Blue House’s National Security Office, said Thursday that President Moon Jae-in’s proposal to formally end the Korean War is part of the process to denuclearize North Korea, dismissing speculation that Seoul and...

2020-10-16

Pompeo expected to make October visit to Korea

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to visit Korea next month, sources said Wednesday, during a critical juncture for Sino-U.S. tensions and uncertainty in the direction of North Korean denuclearization talks.

2020-09-24

Foreign minister to take part in virtual talks with Asean diplomats

Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will participate in a series of annual Asean meetings this week to discuss coronavirus responses and regional issues as Sino-U.S. tensions capture increased attention.

2020-09-07

No Kim-Trump summit without 'sufficient likelihood' of progress: Pompeo

U.S. President Donald Trump would hold another summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, but only if there’s a “sufficient likelihood” of further progress from their first meeting in Singapore, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.

2020-07-16

North Korea blasts Pompeo for South China Sea remarks

North Korea on Wednesday slammed U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for his public criticism of China, making clear Pyongyang is on the side of its neighbor and closest ally as the rift between Beijing and Washington grows.

2020-07-15

Pompeo looks to Korea and other 'partners' amid China tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that Korea and other American allies can be "good partners" in efforts to protect Western democratic values from Chinese threats.

2020-06-01

U.S. expects 'flexibility' from Korea on cost-sharing talks

Washington expects Seoul to be “flexible” in defense cost-sharing negotiations, said Marc Knapper, the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for Korea and Japan, Tuesday, while noting that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is putting a “crimp”

2020-05-06

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