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ROK institute pushes to jump-start research on North Korea’s rare earth reserves
Prospects for cooperation appears slim amid strained ties, as Russia also eyes DPRK’s mineral resources
May 29, 2026
Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site
Complaint filed with prosecutors' office alleges unification minister disclosed confidential information
May 29, 2026
Seoul denies OPCON transfer will lead to dissolution of joint US-ROK command
Local media claimed US raised concern about impact of transfer on command, which is charged with deterring North Korea
May 28, 2026
Singapore, North Korea pledge deeper cooperation on global issues
City-state’s foreign minister meets counterpart in Pyongyang, days before he’s set to visit South Korea
May 27, 2026
Pro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification
Changes to Chongryon’s charter align with Kim Jong Un’s declaration that the South is a hostile, enemy state
May 27, 2026
North Korean club soccer team wins AFC title during rare trip to the South
Jooheon Kim unpacks the inter-Korean sporting event, from government-funded fans to sanctions concerns
May 27, 2026
Singapore’s top diplomat to visit North Korea before talks in South
City-state that hosted 2018 Trump-Kim summit has not disclosed purpose of foreign minister’s visit
May 26, 2026
Families of South Koreans detained in North launch group to advocate for release
Founders say they were spurred to action by Seoul’s ‘indifference’ to the plight of seven detained ROK nationals
May 25, 2026
North Korean soccer team defeats Japan to win women’s championship
DPRK media hails victory in ‘battle’ against Tokyo-based team but makes no mention of match location in South Korea
May 25, 2026
North Korea’s chance to win $1 million soccer prize may come with caveats
Prize winnings in sports are 'more complicated' to identify and occupy a 'gray area' in sanctions, experts said
May 22, 2026
