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North Korean crosses heavily militarized border into South in apparent defection
ROK military says it intercepted the man and took him into custody but is still investigating his motives for crossing
July 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung says North Korea could ‘misunderstand’ talk of unification
South Korean president suggests DPRK will interpret unification push as seeking regime change, emphasizing ‘coexistence’
July 3, 2025
North Korea denounces NATO pledge to increase defense spending as ‘criminal act’
Commentary accuses transatlantic alliance of exacerbating military tensions in Asia-Pacific and threatening peace
July 1, 2025
Seoul restores all guard posts dismantled under military pact with North Korea
Resumption of operations at 11 front-line GPs comes as President Lee Jae-myung considers reviving suspended 2018 deal
June 30, 2025
Why Seoul is betting on a civilian defense chief in face of North Korean threats
Ahn Gyu-back faces challenge of pushing reform after martial law, countering DPRK and managing US alliance under Trump
June 25, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to prevent war on 75th anniversary of North Korea’s invasion
South Korean president emphasizes need to achieve peace through diplomacy in statement on outbreak of Korean War
June 25, 2025
Seoul’s new unification minister, DPRK rocket launches and border drills
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Lee Jae-myung’s ministerial picks and the anniversary of an inter-Korean military clash
June 24, 2025
NGO says it may stop anti-North Korea leafleting after new ROK minister calls
Vice unification minister pledges to make efforts to resolve abduction issue amid Seoul’s crackdown on balloon launches
June 24, 2025
South Korea steps up crackdown on anti-North Korea leaflets near border
Cheorwon County posts warning signs, coordinates police patrols after president calls for measures to deter launches
June 23, 2025
Battle of Yeonpyeong commander warns North Korea still exploiting border tension
In interview, Suh Young-gil urges vigilance as DPRK modernizes tactics, 26 years after pivotal inter-Korean naval clash
June 20, 2025
