putin tells kim he wants to support positive efforts on korean peninsula

Putin tells Kim he wants to support 'positive' efforts on Korean peninsula

Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday (Apr 25) that he supports ongoing efforts to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula and wants to boost economic ties.
kim woos putin as north korean labourers toil in russia

Kim woos Putin as North Korean labourers toil in Russia

While North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is wined and dined with Vladimir Putin in Russia this week, around 10,000 of his citizens will be labouring around the country to earn money for his government.
abe vows kim meeting to break shell of mutual distrust

Abe vows Kim meeting to 'break shell of mutual distrust'

Japan's prime minister vowed Monday (Jan 28) to "break the shell of mutual distrust" with North Korea by meeting leader Kim Jong Un face-to-face and restoring diplomatic relations between the two historic foes.
kim trump summit a remarkable breakthrough for peace moon

Kim-Trump summit a 'remarkable breakthrough' for peace: Moon

SEOUL: The agreement for a second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un was a "remarkable breakthrough" for peace negotiations on the Korean peninsula, President Moon Jae-in said on Monday (Feb 11), but he acknowledged doubts remained over denuclearisation.
vietnam issues silver coins to celebrate trump kim summit

Vietnam issues silver coins to celebrate Trump-Kim Summit

Three hundred silver coins will be issued today to welcome the summit between US President Donald Trump and DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-Un to be held in Hanoi on February 27-28.
kim jong un donald trump meet for second us north korea summit

Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump meet for second US-North Korea summit

HANOI: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump met in Hanoi on Wednesday (Feb 27) for their second summit, with the US president saying he was not walking back on US demands for North Korea's denuclearisation. 
kim hits the road in hanoi ahead of trump nuclear summit

Kim hits the road in Hanoi ahead of Trump nuclear summit

HANOI: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Hanoi to throngs of cheering crowds and curious onlookers on Tuesday (Feb 26), on the eve of a second summit with Donald Trump closely watched for tangible progress over Pyongyang's nuclear programme.
president trump and chairman kim to meet and dine at metropole hanoi

President Trump and Chairman Kim to meet and dine at Metropole Hanoi

The schedule for the first day of the DPRK-US summit has been revealed by the White House, showing that the two leaders will meet at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
did world bank president jim yong kim leave on his own accord

Did World Bank President Jim Yong Kim leave on his own accord?

His resignation no doubt provides an opportunity for Donald Trump to push the Bank towards a more conservative global agenda, says one observer.
world bank president jim yong kim announces resignation

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim announces resignation

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim announced Monday he would step down next month, more than three years before his current term was due to expire.
factory tour for north koreas kim on secretive beijing visit

Factory tour for North Korea's Kim on secretive Beijing visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly visited a pharmaceutical factory in China on Wednesday (Jan 9) as he seeks economic support from his key ally along with diplomatic backing before his expected summit with Donald Trump.
trial of indonesian accused of kim jong nam murder on hold

Trial of Indonesian accused of Kim Jong Nam murder on hold

The trial of an Indonesian woman accused of assassinating the North Korean leader's half-brother was put on hold Tuesday (Dec 18) due to a row over witness statements, the latest delay in the case.
central group made poor investment decision in nguyen kim

Central Group made poor investment decision in Nguyen Kim

It seems Thai giant Central Group may have made a big mistake in buying 49 per cent of domestic electronic retailer Nguyen Kim. The company has shown many negative business signs, including potentially being prohibited from doing business due to tax evasion.
historic trump kim summit set for jun 12 in singapore

Historic Trump-Kim summit set for Jun 12 in Singapore

Donald Trump on Thursday (May 10) revealed his historic summit with Kim Jong Un - the first-ever between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader - will take place in Singapore on Jun 12.
us hopeful as north korea threatens to cancel kim trump summit

US 'hopeful' as North Korea threatens to cancel Kim-Trump summit

US President Donald Trump sounded a note of caution on Wednesday (May 16)  about his much-vaunted summit with Kim Jong Un, saying "we'll see" after Pyongyang threatened to cancel.