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What North Korean defectors hope to see from new ROK President Lee Jae-myung
Some fear an engagement push could sideline escapees, advocating a firm stance on Kim regime and defector rights
June 4, 2025
UK labels North Korea a ‘regional disruptor,’ warns of nuclear modernization
Defense review lumps DPRK with Iran in hierarchy of global threats, highlighting its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
June 3, 2025
North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election
South Korean authorities confirm GPS 'disturbances’ in Yellow Sea last week that required issuing warning to ships
June 2, 2025
From a Seoul office, a North Korean defector governs the province of his birth
Ji Seong-ho serves as leader of a place where he can’t set foot, tasked with preparing for unification that may not come
May 30, 2025
62 Chinese students arrive in Pyongyang to study at North Korean universities
Latest people-to-people exchange comes amid continuing suspicions of strained ties due to DPRK-Russia cooperation
May 29, 2025
US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says
Democrat Andy Kim emphasizes role of US forces in countering North Korea following report that Pentagon weighing changes
May 29, 2025
US Congress’ think tank raises estimate for size of North Korean nuclear arsenal
Congressional Research Service says DPRK has fissile material for up to 90 warheads after revealing new enrichment sites
May 27, 2025
Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones
Prime minister reaffirms will to meet with Kim Jong Un as DPRK continues to insist the issue is resolved
May 26, 2025
North Korea objects to South’s bid to designate border islands as UNESCO Geopark
DPRK’s protest halts effort to recognize Yellow Sea islands, potentially as part of attempt to challenge maritime border
May 23, 2025
Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington
Statement follows report that Pentagon is considering relocating 4,500 soldiers deployed to counter North Korea
May 23, 2025
