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Lee calls for peace in event recognizing North Korean defectors’ plight, success
The ROK president referred to defectors as 'North Korean-born citizens,' a term adopted by the Unification Ministry
July 14, 2026
North Korean defector arrivals ticks up but remains historically low
Seoul recorded 43 arrivals from January to March, compared to more than 1,000 annually before the pandemic
July 13, 2026
Seoul seeks North Korea’s help after sailor goes missing at sea
ROK soldier goes missing near inter-Korean maritime border in the East Sea, could have drifted North, Seoul says
July 12, 2026
South Korea watches for North Korea dam release after heavy rain near border
Emergency alerts sent to residents in Yeoncheon and Paju as Imjin River water levels rise during monsoon season
July 10, 2026
North Korean abductee rejects $28K settlement, demands apology from Seoul
Former abducted fisherman says he wants public recognition after decades-old espionage conviction was overturned
July 9, 2026
Lee asks for NATO’s support in halting North Korea’s weapons pursuit
NATO’s secretary-general expressed hope for continued consultations and said he would explore ways to assist
July 8, 2026
Seoul launches new team to counter North Korean drone and nuclear threats
City aims to protect power plants, government buildings and financial institutions from unmanned threats
July 7, 2026
North Korean ambassador takes up post in Austria as Pyongyang expands diplomacy
Seoul says appointment of Kyong Hak Min fits DPRK’s renewed diplomatic outreach after the Ninth Party Congress
July 6, 2026
No reports of North Korean GPS jamming near maritime border, Seoul says
A coast guard official told NK News the service received no recent reports of GPS jamming near western island
July 3, 2026
Seoul ministry prematurely renamed ‘defectors’ as migrants: human rights group
The Unification Ministry began using ‘North Korean-born citizens’ in official documents to refer to defectors
July 2, 2026
