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Top Seoul officials warn of North Korean threats but back engagement in new year
Defense chief highlights DPRK’s nuclear sub development, as prime minister stresses efforts to reduce tensions
January 2, 2026
Activists fear North Korean human rights policy is eroding under Lee Jae Myung
Crackdown on leafleting, budget cuts and more have raised concern that Seoul is sidelining human rights for engagement
December 31, 2025
South Korea to allow citizens to read North Korean newspaper at select locations
Unification ministry also confirms plans to stop using term ‘defectors,’ despite opposition from some escapees
December 30, 2025
Crypto businessman gets 4 years in prison for leaking secrets to North Korea
South Korean entrepreneur convicted of violating National Security Act for accepting about $600K from a DPRK agent
December 30, 2025
North Korean escapee group objects to Seoul’s proposal to ditch term ‘defector’
Association slams unification minister for considering change to ‘people from the north,’ exposing divide over labels
December 29, 2025
Former officials accused of covering up North Korea shooting acquitted in trial
Former senior officials denied the charges, arguing the investigation was politically motivated
December 26, 2025
Year-end special: A look back at the most compelling North Korea stories of 2025
NK News journalists share the stories that meant the most to them and offer insights into how they reported on the DPRK
December 25, 2025
North Korean defectors report record-high life satisfaction, but concerns linger
Data also showing improved employment rate comes after ROK official warned escapee suicides have reached serious level
December 23, 2025
UN condemns North Korean abuses, POWs in the DPRK and inter-Korean tourism
NK News’ Jooheon Kim discusses ROK support for UN human rights resolution and plans to send a tourist ship to the DPRK
December 23, 2025
Seoul’s defense ministry to restore North Korea division supporting engagement
Decision reverses Yoon administration’s renaming of North Korea Policy Division to focus on DPRK sanctions
December 22, 2025
