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Lee Jae-myung vows to counter North Korea while seeking peace at inauguration
In speech, newly elected South Korean president celebrates ROK military might but stresses peace is ‘cheaper than war’
June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidency, pledging to pursue peace with North
Dominant victory ends leadership vacuum since Yoon’s impeachment that has stymied Seoul’s response to DPRK and Trump
June 3, 2025
What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president
Experts say DPRK is closely monitoring race despite silence, but likely perceives little difference between candidates
May 30, 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
Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser
Wi Sung-lac says candidate’s party has fought for democracy and human rights, despite criticism of its record on DPRK
May 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates
South Korean presidential frontrunner also pledges to help separated families and defectors, pursue talks with Pyongyang
May 26, 2025
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
JCS says launch took place from east coast region on Thursday morning and that it detected preparations in advance
May 22, 2025
Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help
Even the South hasn’t produced a comparable capability, but experts emphasize the DPRK air force still lags far behind
May 21, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation
North Korea tests anti-air and strike warfare capabilities, vows to ‘blind and destroy’ any incoming drone threats
May 17, 2025
Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report
Government analysis adds to suspicions about Seoul’s role in intrusion denounced by North Korea
May 15, 2025
