Tag: Kim Jong Un

While there is a deterrent-messaging element to U.S./South Korean military exercises, they also employ significant training principles and sharpen the prospective lethality of allied forces. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Beltway Confidential

Trump must resist South Korea’s call to cancel military drills

Tom Rogan · December 20, 2017 9:30 pm

The top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Ben Cardin said, "I don't believe China understands the U.S. objective in North Korea." (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Ben Cardin: US must convince China it doesn’t plan to oust Kim Jong Un to get help in North Korea

Joel Gehrke · December 20, 2017 4:32 pm

North Korea has alarmed U.S. officials by demonstrating at least the ability to fire a missile that could hit the United States, as well as detonate nuclear weapons. (AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin)

National Security

State Department disagrees with Trump adviser on North Korea diplomacy

Joel Gehrke · December 19, 2017 9:46 pm

"We do not make this allegation lightly and we do so with evidence and we do so with partners," White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert said. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

US blames North Korea for ‘cowardly’ WannaCry cyberattack

Gabby Morrongiello · December 19, 2017 2:54 pm

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson questioned the commitment of China and Russia, during a high level Security Council meeting on the situation in North Korea at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Rex Tillerson questions commitment of Russia, China to rein in North Korea

Joel Gehrke · December 15, 2017 4:06 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said "time is running out" for President Trump and the North Korean regime. If tensions don't deescalate soon, Graham said there could be military action. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

National Security

Lindsey Graham: 70 percent chance Trump attacks North Korea if it conducts another nuclear test

Diana Stancy Correll · December 15, 2017 12:18 am

The key is to get China to move the needle. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Praising China and coddling Kim, Tillerson harms US policy on North Korea

Tom Rogan · December 13, 2017 5:15 pm

Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman said that the two are engaging in harmless "entertainment" when threatening nuclear warfare and "ain't nobody got no finger on the button."

National Security

Dennis Rodman says Trump and Kim Jong Un are ‘pretty much the same’: ‘They love control’

Katie Leach · December 12, 2017 9:21 pm

The opening ceremony for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games will be held on Feb. 9, 2018, in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Due to security concerns, however, there's now a question if U.S. athletes will attend. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Winter Olympics — the home of the brave must not stay home

Washington Examiner · December 10, 2017 5:01 am

Foreign diplomats and U.S. Forces Korea officials visit the Gangneung Oval during a venue tour for upcoming the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games at the Gangneung Olympic Park in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. South Korea's Pyeongchang is the host city of the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, which will be held from Feb. 2018. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Beltway Confidential

Why the US can safely send our athletes to the Winter Olympics in South Korea

Tom Rogan · December 7, 2017 8:51 pm

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Anna Giaritelli · December 6, 2017 12:40 pm

The threat of war is too great. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Beltway Confidential

Lindsey Graham is right: it’s time to evacuate US dependents from South Korea

Tom Rogan · December 4, 2017 8:10 pm