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US imposes new restrictions on export of medical devices to North Korea
Expert says dual-use medical and lab equipment could support DPRK’s nuclear and chemical weapons programs
June 15, 2026
Trump posts summit photo with Kim Jong Un before announcing Iran deal
Expert says it’s premature to suggest Trump will now turn his attention from Middle East to diplomacy with North Korea
June 15, 2026
Jeju’s ‘Vitamin C diplomacy’ revives a dormant model of North Korea engagement
South Korean island’s aid shipment offers a template for other provinces, but may yet face resistance from Pyongyang
June 12, 2026
US officials meet with son of missionary detained in North Korea
Advocate for families of South Korean detainees says he delivered letter to Trump calling for captives' safe return
June 11, 2026
North Korea illegally exported 1.5M tons of coal last year: ROK lawmaker
DPRK reportedly disguised fuel as of Russian origin to facilitate shipments to China in violation of sanctions
June 9, 2026
South Korea’s resort island of Jeju says it sent $100K in goods to North Korea
Rare shipment of medical equipment, fruit trees through China comes even as Pyongyang rejects inter-Korean ties
June 8, 2026
Seoul to compensate family of North Korean defector abducted by regime
Consolation payment of around $12K follows official recognition of defector-journalist’s lengthy detention
June 5, 2026
Seoul’s unification minister proposes four-way talks with North Korea, US, China
Chung Dong-young also calls for Pyongyang to rejoin Tumen River cooperation project, speaking in Mongolia
June 4, 2026
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
