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US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes
Opposition argues talk of going nuclear to defend against North Korea spooked US, while government claims no connection
March 25, 2025
How South Korea’s political crisis impacts North Korea policy
Experts explore implications of upcoming court decision on Yoon’s impeachment for ROK politics and peninsula security
March 12, 2025
What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling
Yoon’s ouster could pave way for progressive leadership and ‘pragmatic’ DPRK stance, but political risks remain high
March 12, 2025
US-ROK kick off Freedom Shield exercises as North Korea ramps up criticism
Allies decide not to conduct live-fire training after bombing mishap last week, as DPRK slams US ‘hostile policy’
March 10, 2025
North Korea launches ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles after US-ROK drills begin
Seoul says DPRK fired ‘unidentified’ projectiles toward Yellow Sea amid allies’ large-scale Freedom Shield exercise
March 10, 2025
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return
USS Carl Vinson will reportedly join trilateral drills, as ROK acting president stresses security ties with US, Japan
March 3, 2025
US, ROK agree to push for ‘denuclearization of North Korea,’ not of ‘peninsula’
Decision departs from Pyongyang’s preferred language as way to emphasize that DPRK is one developing ‘illegal’ weapons
February 28, 2025
In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’
Cho Tae-yul leaves open possibility of developing nukes to counter North Korea, changing tone after Trump’s return
February 27, 2025
North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says
South Korean spy agency still assessing scale of reinforcements after DPRK contingent suffered heavy losses
February 27, 2025
Jeongmin Kim: The importance of Track 2 diplomacy on North Korea
NK News correspondent talks Munich Security Conference and why young Koreans may hold key to peninsula matters
February 27, 2025
