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PRK restarts nuclear program
North Korea pulls out of its agreement with many countries called the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. They reactivate their nuclear power facilities and began to test fire missiles. -
Agreements to disarm
North Korea agrees to shut down their main reactor and disable their facilities. They agree to let US tech experts lead them in doing so. -
PRK threatens to restart nuclear program
North Korea threatens to start restoring their nuclear facilities if the U.S. doesn't remove them from a list of terrorist countries. The US removes them. -
ROK and PRK exchange fire in the sea
North and South Korea fire upon each other at the disputed western sea border. Although the shells land harmlessly in the water, tensions are high. -
PRK soldier kills Chinese civilians
A North Korean soldier crossed the border into China and killed several people. Although it is believed that the soldier was searching for food, this makes relations between the two countries tenser. -
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"War of Words"
Tensions have escalated, this time using social media. The President has often issued remarks via Twitter to react to actions/statements by Kim Jong Un. See a recent example: "North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the “Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.” Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!" -President Trump, Jan 2, 2018 -
First US-PRK Nuclear Summit
US President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un meet in a historic summit to talk about denuclearization for North Korea. They agree on vague terms and pledge to meet again soon to continue the discussion. -
Second US-PRK Nuclear Summit
President Trump and Kim Jong Un meet in Vietnam to continue their discussion about de-nuclearization for North Korea. The North demands that all sanctions be lifted. The 2 leaders reached no new agreements and left the summit early.