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US-ROK conclude 11 days of military drills that drew North Korea’s scorn
Allies trained maritime infiltration, river crossings, countering WMDs and more during Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise
Lee Jae-myung orders ‘step-by-step’ implementation of inter-Korean agreements
South Korean president’s instructions come days after he called for reviving suspended military pact with North Korea
ROK leader says Seoul ‘respects’ North Korean system, won’t seek forced change
In Liberation Day speech, Lee Jae-myung says he’ll restore inter-Korean military pact and work for peaceful unification
North Korea denies loudspeaker removal but says Trump-Kim ‘meeting’ is possible
Kim Yo Jong notes ‘special’ relationship between US and DPRK leaders while spurning improved ties with South
Seoul’s new policy road map endorses OPCON transfer, peace with North Korea
Five-year plan for Lee administration emphasizes inter-Korean cooperation, echoing previous Moon Jae-in policies
North Korea slams ‘provocative’ US-ROK summer drills, warning of ‘counteraction’
Defense minister statement represents higher-level response than in recent years, though experts call criticism routine
Seoul not currently planning to invite Kim Jong Un to APEC summit in South
But foreign ministry says host country is allowed to invite a non-member like the DPRK to the annual regional forum
North Korean ChatGPT, renaming the unification ministry and Seoul’s main enemy
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses a flurry of hearings for ROK ministry nominees and what they had to say about the DPRK
ROK foreign minister pick pledges to work to resume dialogue with North Korea
At confirmation, Cho Hyun emphasizes strengthening ties with US and Japan while seeking neighbors’ support for peace
Labor minister nominee faces backlash over views on North Korea, attempted visit
South Korean opposition sharply questions Kim Young-hoon over whether the DPRK is the South’s ‘main enemy’
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