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Matchmaking across borders: Documenting North Koreans relationships in the South
Filmmakers Morten Traavik and Sun Kim explore the personal costs of division and defectors’ search for belonging
June 26, 2025
Seoul’s new unification minister, DPRK rocket launches and border drills
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Lee Jae-myung’s ministerial picks and the anniversary of an inter-Korean military clash
June 24, 2025
Dong Jin Kim: What North Korea can learn from Ireland’s peace process
Peace scholar talks about why reconciliation must go beyond politics to reach everyday people on both sides of border
June 19, 2025
Lessons for North Korea from Israeli strikes on Iran, and loudspeakers go silent
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses why secrecy remains the DPRK’s strongest defense and the possible return of tourism
June 17, 2025
Balazs Szalontai: North Korea’s calculated diplomacy in the Middle East
Historian sheds light on Pyongyang’s navigation of ideological minefields and shifting alliances across the region
June 12, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks North Korean leader’s criticism of unskilled soldiers and coverage of Lee Jae-myung victory
June 10, 2025
Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
Veteran policy adviser weighs in on Pyongyang’s posture on unification and Seoul’s options under a new administration
June 5, 2025
North Korea’s warship troubles, Shangri-La and Lee Jae-myung on cusp of victory
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Shreyas Reddy discuss Trump’s plans for USFK and what to expect if Lee is elected president
June 3, 2025
Should Seoul formally abandon the goal of reunification with North Korea?
Experts debate if unification is viable and changing attitudes toward the DPRK ahead of the ROK presidential election
May 29, 2025
What South Korea’s presidential candidates are saying about North Korea
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo’s pledges and why both are largely avoiding DPRK issues
May 27, 2025
