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North Korean defectors testify about executions, ongoing abuses at Seoul event

North Korean defectors testify about executions, ongoing abuses at Seoul event

Public sessions at UN office are part of effort to update landmark 2014 report on DPRK’s violations of human rights

North Korean defectors testify about executions, ongoing abuses at Seoul event
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 25, 2025
Seoul resumes processing NGO requests to contact North Korean partners

Seoul resumes processing NGO requests to contact North Korean partners

Six groups have reported plans to reach out for civilian exchange and aid projects, ending freeze under Yoon government

Seoul resumes processing NGO requests to contact North Korean partners
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2025
Chinese state media largely silent on anniversary of Korean War outbreak

Chinese state media largely silent on anniversary of Korean War outbreak

Only one English-language article discusses date to criticize US, while making no mention of North Korea’s invasion

Chinese state media largely silent on anniversary of Korean War outbreak
Dave Yin
Dave Yin June 25, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion

Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion

South Korean president emphasizes need to achieve peace through diplomacy in statement on outbreak of Korean War

Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 25, 2025
US reaffirms commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization after Iran strikes

US reaffirms commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization after Iran strikes

But State Department declines to comment on what US will do if it can’t resolve DPRK nuclear issue through diplomacy

US reaffirms commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization after Iran strikes
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 25, 2025
Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee

Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee

Unification minister candidate stresses diplomacy and avoiding war following US military strikes on Iran

Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 24, 2025
Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow

Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow

Norwind Airlines submits request to operate route twice a week amid Russia’s flourishing ties with North Korea

Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures

Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures

Delegation from Khabarovsk reaches deals on construction, oil, food and more despite UN sanctions on the DPRK

Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
NGO says it may stop anti-North Korea leafleting after new ROK minister calls

NGO says it may stop anti-North Korea leafleting after new ROK minister calls

Vice unification minister pledges to make efforts to resolve abduction issue amid Seoul’s crackdown on balloon launches

NGO says it may stop anti-North Korea leafleting after new ROK minister calls
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Joon Ha Park June 24, 2025
Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky

Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky

Ukrainian leader slams Moscow for criticizing US attacks, as Russian official suggests DPRK could give nukes to Tehran

Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025