North Korea
Timeline of U.S.-Republic of Korea relations
The U.S. led the U.N. coalition that stopped the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's invasion of the Republic of Korea in 1950 and helps defend it today.
Working to keep the world safe from nuclear weapons
The U.S. works with other countries to reduce risks from nuclear weapons and improve access to peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
Timeline of U.S.–North Korea diplomatic history
There have been many attempts to bring peace to the Korean Peninsula. Here’s a brief timeline of U.S.-North Korea diplomatic relations.
At Japan summit, Pompeo joining Trump to advance security and trade
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives June 27 at the Group of 20 Leaders' Summit with a full schedule during his two-day stay.
U.S. keeps sanctions and focuses on North Korea denuclearization [video]
President Trump says officials will keep working on a denuclearization deal. Chaiman Kim Jong Un promised not to resume missile and nuclear tests.
A North Korea without nuclear weapons means a bright future for...
Removing North Korea's nuclear weapons is a priority for President Trump, and doing so will allow the Korean Peninsula to thrive.
Pompeo: A fully denuclearized North Korea is within reach
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says President Trump's approach has made it possible to achieve a denuclearized North Korea.
Voices of religious freedom: Tortured for her faith [video]
Ji Hyeon-A was detained and tortured in North Korea for her faith. Her story is a stark reminder of the persistence of religious persecution in the world.
Trump to world leaders: Stop Iran from sowing chaos
At the U.N., President Trump urged world leaders to stand with the U.S. to block Iran’s actions in the Middle East and voiced optimism about North Korea.