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A North Korean defection, postponed US-ROK drills and dismantling loudspeakers
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses a daring escape over the maritime border and the criminal investigation of a defector
ROK-US to postpone some joint exercises amid heat and inter-Korean tensions
While both sides denied DPRK influenced decision, partial pushback of drills comes on heels of Kim Yo Jong statement
Seoul seeks to return body of North Korean man found dead on west coast
Unification ministry urges Pyongyang to accept remains through Panmunjom in statement conveyed through media
What to make of Kim Yo Jong’s dismissive attack on Seoul’s engagement plans
North Korean statement rejects Lee Jae-myung’s diplomatic overtures but leaves room for the South to make concessions
Defense chiefs of ROK, US, Japan vow deeper cooperation amid North Korean threat
State Department officials also visiting Seoul for talks on shifting security environment and modernizing the alliance
Lee Jae-myung says North Korea could ‘misunderstand’ talk of unification
South Korean president suggests DPRK will interpret unification push as seeking regime change, emphasizing ‘coexistence’
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
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
Seoul’s new vice unification minister vows gradual revival of North Korea ties
In his inauguration speech, Kim Nam-jung outlined step-by-step approach to easing tensions with Pyongyang
Seoul says it halted loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea to ‘restore trust’
Suspension comes a week after election of Lee Jae-myung, who has blamed border loudspeakers for aggravating tensions
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