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Lee says he wishes he could apologize to North Korea for Yoon’s drone incursion
But South Korean president says it’s politically difficult to issue apology at press event one year after martial law
Seoul says it can release North Korean POWs when asked about ROK detainees
Top security official proposes repatriation after Lee Jae Myung says he’s unaware of South Koreans imprisoned in DPRK
Seoul requests talks with North Korean military to clarify DMZ border lines
ROK defense ministry issues first formal meeting request in years, citing ‘tensions’ along Military Demarcation Line
South Korea to spend $33B to support US forces deterring North Korea
Allies say ROK will also purchase $25B worth of American weapons, but offer no details on where nuke sub will be built
North Korean defense minister calls US ‘brazen,’ vows ‘offensive’ response
Statement references US aircraft carrier, Hegseth DMZ visit yet includes no mention of Friday missile launch
North Korea is preparing for potential summit with US, Seoul’s spy agency says
NIS tells lawmakers a Kim-Trump meeting is highly likely after March, DPRK getting ready to send more troops to Russia
How North Korea impacted the APEC summit from afar
The NK News team unpacks Trump’s visit to Korea, Lee Jae-myung’s diplomacy and how Pyongyang responded
Trump gives blessing to ROK nuclear subs, and expands a front with North Korea
South Korean nuclear-powered vessels could strengthen deterrence but face major hurdles as Pyongyang builds its own
Majority of South Koreans say unification ‘unnecessary’ for first time: Survey
KINU finds record support for peaceful coexistence with North Korea, while more oppose than support humanitarian aid
Unpacking North Korea’s military parade, from foreign guests to new weapons
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim and Colin Zwirko discuss what we learned from the spectacle for the Workers’ Party
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