South Korea
WEDGE ISSUES
South Korea’s New Political Darling Is Kim Jong Un
If the Kimster’s charm initiative was meant to undermine the alliance between Seoul and Washington, it’s working out well.
SUMMIT OF ALL FEARS
opinion
What Happens if ‘Rocket Man’ Comes to New York?
It looks like Kim Jong Un's angling for another Trump meeting, and the U.N. General Assembly would be a good venue. It could break the nuclear impasse — or make things much worse.
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
North Korea’s Plan for a Peace to End All Peace
“We’re in positive momentum right now. We’re going to maintain that,” said a U.S. general in Korea after some GI remains were returned on Friday. But where does that momentum lead?
ZERO SUMMIT GAME
opinion
Kim’s Still Got His Nukes, and Hasn’t Returned Our Heroes
The Putin-Trump summit diverted attention from Korean issues, but they raise profound questions about what Trump gives away to get what he claims are triumphs of statecraft.
BODY LANGUAGE
Trump-Kim MIA Remains Game Gets More Cynical by the Hour
On Thursday the North Koreans didn't turn over the remains of 200 Americans, as Trump promised. They didn't even show up. Here's why.
SEOUL MATES
North Korea’s Divide and Conquer Strategy Is Working
Kim Jong Un believes the government in South Korea cares more about his proposals for a lasting peace on the peninsula than about his nukes.
I O NUKES
Pompeo Heads Back to Korea. What More Will Trump Give Away?
The administration needs something to show Kim Jong Un will keep at least one of the commitments from the schmoozefest in Singapore last month. But Trump keeps paying up front.