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ROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker
Drone exercises fell by more than half as Seoul reorganizes the controversial unit
August 3, 2026
Radio broadcasts to North Korea important for would-be defectors: US official
'These defectors risked torture and risked death, fleeing toward a freedom they only heard existed here,' she said
July 31, 2026
South Korea capable of dealing with North’s unexpected water releases: Seoul
Water released from DPRK's dam takes about 6 hours to reach South Korea's Pilsung Bridge near border, an official said
July 30, 2026
North Korean defector aid group hit by slew of cyberattacks, lawmaker says
Web hacking attempts were the most common type of cyberattack against the Hana Foundation
July 28, 2026
School for North Korean defectors gets a new lease on life in Seoul
Founded in 2004, the school was unable to afford a facility and rented out buildings to continue educating defectors
July 27, 2026
North Korean defectors begin receiving AI phone calls to monitor well-being
Government-backed program will ask about meals, medication and daily life, then alert specialists if risks are detected
July 24, 2026
Court fines defector $6,700 for helping send money back to North Koreans
Defendant says money sent through Chinese broker helped families in DPRK cover basic living costs
July 23, 2026
US renews North Korea travel ban for 10th year
U.S. passport holders are banned from traveling to the DPRK unless they obtain permission from the State Department
July 22, 2026
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
