Korean Peninsula

North Korea Accuses Trump of Ruining Mood of Potential Korean Detente by Taking Credit for Historical Feat

North Korea’s Foreign Ministry reportedly accused U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration of engaging in a “dangerous attempt” to ruin the mood of the prospective Korean detente with “misleading” claims that it is the main driver behind the potential denuclearization of the peninsula. North Korea argues that dictator Kim Jong-un is the sole force pushing the regime to the negotiating table.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and South Korean President Moon Jae-in raise their

South Korea Trains Elite ‘Spartan 3000’ Force as North Korea Launches More Missiles

North Korea carried out another launch of missiles on Monday – a salvo of five short-range projectiles that brings its total number of shots from the past month to 15. Meanwhile, South Korea is touting the formation of a rapid-response force, trained with the assistance of the United States, that could carry out operations anywhere on the Korean peninsula within 24 hours of a threat emerging.

POHANG, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 12: South Korean Marine participates in the U.S. and South Kor