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Yoon still commands military despite ceding authority, Seoul belatedly confirms
Sidelining of ROK president after martial law debacle has raised concerns over who’s in charge if North Korea attacks
December 9, 2024
Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn
Unclear who has authority after ruling party suggests Yoon Suk-yeol no longer functioning as commander-in-chief
December 8, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol survives impeachment vote after martial law fiasco
Experts envision major ramifications for Korean security as opposition likely continues trying to oust ROK president
December 7, 2024
Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
NK News and Korea Pro unpack the South Korean leader’s decision and how North Korea could exploit the political unrest
December 4, 2024
What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un
The NK News team discusses personal diplomacy between the two leaders, prospects for denuclearization and US-ROK ties
November 8, 2024
Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea
Conservative politicians say South Korea can no longer depend on US for defense following election of alliance skeptic
November 7, 2024
Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon
South Korean president says Trump expressed interest in DPRK issues, amid attention on if he’ll seek to restart talks
November 7, 2024
US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election
Agreement outlines cost-sharing for US troop presence to counter North Korea, as Seoul braces for Harris or Trump
November 5, 2024
US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement
Experts say emphasis on ‘delaying’ DPRK nuke development marks significant shift in allies’ policy messaging
October 31, 2024
North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul
Military says DPRK seeks attention for nuclear issue, though expert says tests unlikely as they’d anger Russia and China
October 30, 2024
