North Korea and United States
North Korea scores 28/100 toward United States (unfriendliness, pressure), while United States scores 62/100 back.
North Korea toward United States
North Korea doubled down on its nuclear arsenal, rebuked U.S. denuclearization demands, vowed to retaliate against U.S. 'hostilities,' and maintained a 'maximum hardline response,' saying U.S. policy has not changed despite Trump overtures. NK is effectively ghosting Trump's dialogue attempts.
United States toward North Korea
The U.S. halved joint military drills with South Korea, Trump repeatedly signaled hopes for a summit with Kim, and a U.S. agency prepared for remains recovery—indicating active diplomatic outreach and conciliatory gestures toward Pyongyang.
Recent coverage
- Ex-White House security advisor says Trump may seek Pyongyang summit with North's Kim - Korea JoongAng Daily Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-09-02
- U.S. agency ready for North Korea remains recovery - 동아일보 Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-09-01
- National Intelligence Service: U.S.-North Korea Summit Possible Anytime - 조선일보 Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-09-01
- With U.S. President Donald Trump recently reiterating his hopes of resuming U.S.-North Korea dialogu.. - 매일경제 Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-09-01
- Kim Jong Un isn’t the same guy Trump met in 2018. He’s worse - Washington Examiner Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-09-01
- Kim Jong Un is ghosting Donald Trump — and it’s working - Washington Examiner Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-09-01
- Since mid-August, there has been a lot of talk about the U.S.-North Korea summit. We don't know if t.. - 매일경제 Google News: North Korea + United States, 2026-09-01
- South Korea sees feasible a summit at any moment between the United States and North Korea - Demócrata Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-09-01
- NIS: North Korea-U.S. Summit Possible Anytime, Dialogue Signs Present - 조선일보 Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-09-01
- North Korea-U.S. summit ‘possible at any time,’ Seoul spy agency says - The Japan Times Google News: Japan + North Korea, 2026-09-01
- North Korea doubles down on nuclear arsenal, rebukes U.S. denuclearization demand - Korea JoongAng Daily Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-08-31
- North Korea Maintains "Maximum Hardline Response," Says "No Change in U.S. Policy Toward North" Despite Trump’s Overtures for Dialogue - 아시아경제 Google News: North Korea + United States, 2026-08-31
- Coming U.S.-North Korea Summit Puts Korea at Risk - Seoul Economic Daily Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-08-30
- North Korea Names New Defense Minister, KCNA Says - U.S. News & World Report Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-08-30
- South Korea to help pave way for renewed U.S.-North Korea talks, security adviser says - Korea JoongAng Daily Google News: North Korea + South Korea, 2026-08-28