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What Yoon’s controversial unification minister pick means for inter-Korean ties
North Korea likely to condemn Kim Yung-ho’s appointment, as Yoon remakes what he has disparaged as DPRK ‘aid ministry’
Inside North Korea’s strategy to stop defections by officials stranded abroad
The regime uses family as collateral and encourages snitching to prevent escapes, which could pick up ahead of reopening
What to make of reports that hungry North Koreans are resorting to cannibalism
Food shortages have likely worsened during COVID, and the longer this goes on, the more desperate the situation becomes
As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim
Beijing reportedly issued 4 new conditions for improving ties last month, but Yoon is placing his bets on US and Japan
Trump’s praise for Kim Jong Un draws fire from his Republican competitors
Criticism underscores divisions in party on North Korea policy as US conservatives jockey for presidential nomination
Jumping the gun: South Korea’s mixed messaging on Japan and nuke planning talks
A nuclear consulting group between US, ROK and Japan difficult pill to swallow in Seoul despite potential benefits
Overshadowed, but not overlooked: What to expect on North Korea at the G7 summit
Hiroshima set to highlight dangers of nuclear war and potentially host US-South Korea-Japan trilateral meeting
North Korean nukes and deterrence doubts loom as Yoon and Biden set to meet
Seoul seeks reassurances that Washington has its back as DPRK boasts of ability to credibly threaten US homeland
South Korea’s ruling party shines spotlight on case for going nuclear
Debate at parliament underscores how North Korea’s nuclear development has driven Seoul to consider the once-unthinkable
Leaked US documents raise questions about North Korea’s missile capabilities
Experts highlight DPRK’s technological and logistical limitations, though ambiguity could work in country’s favor
