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A North Korean soldier’s defection, and a possible Trump-Kim meeting
NK News’ Jooheon Kim breaks down a dangerous border crossing, upcoming APEC summit and a DPRK defense deal with Vietnam
October 21, 2025
South Korea suspends JSA tours amid speculation about Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting
US president set to visit ROK from Oct. 29-30 after expressing interesting in meeting North Korean leader this year
October 20, 2025
Seoul downplays reports of defense ties between Indonesia and North Korea
Arms agency says there’s no confirmation as Jakarta denies deal, amid concerns ROK partner could provide tech to DPRK
October 17, 2025
Ex-North Korean POW seeks return via Russia, China after failed border crossing
Ahn Hak-sop calls on Seoul to help arrange his repatriation through third country, continuing push to leave ‘US colony’
October 16, 2025
Seoul to revive foundation in charge of suspended inter-Korean industrial park
Move comes as Lee administration looks to restart economic projects with North Korea despite it showing no interest
October 15, 2025
ROK issues flood alert after North Korea releases water from upstream dam
Authorities say water levels rose to dangerous heights following DPRK’s unannounced discharge into Imjin River
October 15, 2025
Unification ministry disbands North Korean human rights office in overhaul
Seoul says restructuring aims to promote inter-Korean dialogue, but activists slam changes for undermining rights work
October 14, 2025
Dozens of flights forced to abort landings due to North Korean GPS jamming
ROK lawmaker says signal interference has led to 46 go-arounds since last year, calling activity a ‘clear provocation’
October 14, 2025
North Korea, Vietnam sign deals on enhancing defense cooperation, other ties
Two sides provide no details about agreements in health care, media and more, which follow leader-level talks last week
October 13, 2025
Seoul spending too much on North Korean defector resettlement, lawmaker suggests
Kim Sang-wook calls for adjusting budget amid decline in arrivals, while criticizing lack of support for escapees abroad
October 10, 2025
