President Trump floats sanctions relief for North Korea denuclearization as Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintains focus on nuclear disarmament policy.

For the families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korean agents decades ago, this week is perhaps the best shot they’ve had in years of substantive progress.

Kim Jong Un made the comments at the groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought for Russia in its war with Ukraine, state media said.

"No Trump!" the rally of hundreds shouted, growing louder as it neared the United States embassy in the centre of South Korea's capital Seoul. A line of police buses stopped them reaching the gates, but a stage and loudspeaker ensured their voices would soar above Gwanghwamun square and within earshot of US President Donald Trump's representatives.

Morocco face the three-time and defending champions North Korea in the Round of 16 at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium.

Several North Korean troops are already fighting inside Ukraine, officials warned — as the Pentagon confirmed that Pyongyang’s troops are being sent to Kursk wearing Russian uniforms and weapons. After the Pentagon and NATO warned of about 10,