Kim Jong-un

President Trump Hosts Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban At The White House

Far From a Kink, Donald Trump’s Dictator Fetish Puts Him Squarely in the Mainstream Far From a Kink, Donald Trump’s Dictator Fetish Puts Him Squarely in the Mainstream

The American elite has long had a soft spot for “our sons of bitches” like those Trump now befriends.

Mar 22, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now?

Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now? Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now?

The best candidate, by far, is Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, the despotic ruler of North Korea.

Dec 8, 2020 / Ariel Dorfman

Joe Biden stands with his granddaughter and six soldiers at an Army post.

Biden Signals Flexibility on North Korea, but Peace Groups Are Wary Biden Signals Flexibility on North Korea, but Peace Groups Are Wary

Koreans fear a return to Obama’s failed “strategic patience” policy.

Nov 16, 2020 / Tim Shorrock

‘We Need to Move From a Wartime Mentality to a Peacetime Mentality’

‘We Need to Move From a Wartime Mentality to a Peacetime Mentality’ ‘We Need to Move From a Wartime Mentality to a Peacetime Mentality’

US and Korean groups are pushing for a peace treaty to finally end the Korean War.

Jul 31, 2020 / Tim Shorrock

Electoral Triumph Spurs Green New Deal in South Korea

Electoral Triumph Spurs Green New Deal in South Korea Electoral Triumph Spurs Green New Deal in South Korea

Citizens say they are ready for a renewed emphasis on making peace with North Korea and creating a greener future less dependent on fossil fuels.

May 1, 2020 / Tim Shorrock

Parasite cast and director at 2020 SAG Awards.

‘Parasite’ Has Opened American Eyes to South Korea’s Reality ‘Parasite’ Has Opened American Eyes to South Korea’s Reality

Now we need a film to cut through US myths about the North.

Jan 24, 2020 / Tim Shorrock

US and South Korean ships

A Low-Intensity War Is Underway in Northeast Asia A Low-Intensity War Is Underway in Northeast Asia

Beneath the radar in Korea, a military buildup—by both sides—has raised tensions to an alarming degree.

Dec 23, 2019 / Tim Shorrock

North Korea Threatens to Give the US a ‘Christmas Gift’

North Korea Threatens to Give the US a ‘Christmas Gift’ North Korea Threatens to Give the US a ‘Christmas Gift’

With a mysterious message from Kim Jong-un’s government and a US missile test over the Pacific, tensions have refused to cool this month.

Dec 17, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Trump and Kim 2019

South Koreans Are Pleading for a Breakthrough in the US–North Korea Talks South Koreans Are Pleading for a Breakthrough in the US–North Korea Talks

“We are on the cusp of a dangerous time,” a peace delegation declared at the UN.

Nov 7, 2019 / Tim Shorrock

Most Dem Presidential Candidates Are Attacking Trump’s Korea Policy—From the Right

Most Dem Presidential Candidates Are Attacking Trump’s Korea Policy—From the Right Most Dem Presidential Candidates Are Attacking Trump’s Korea Policy—From the Right

Sanders is the only one who has incorporated into his platform the ideas and strategies of peace activists.

Jul 26, 2019 / Tim Shorrock

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