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ROK military halts ‘Voice of Freedom’ radio broadcasts aimed at North Korea
Suspension of radio propaganda is the first in 15 years and is part of Lee administration’s push to ease tensions
September 1, 2025
South Korea boosts defense and engagement spending, changing tack on North Korea
Record military funding, revived inter-Korean cooperation budgets highlight dual-track approach under Lee Jae-myung
August 29, 2025
US-ROK conclude 11 days of military drills that drew North Korea’s scorn
Allies trained maritime infiltration, river crossings, countering WMDs and more during Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise
August 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung orders ‘step-by-step’ implementation of inter-Korean agreements
South Korean president’s instructions come days after he called for reviving suspended military pact with North Korea
August 18, 2025
ROK leader says Seoul ‘respects’ North Korean system, won’t seek forced change
In Liberation Day speech, Lee Jae-myung says he’ll restore inter-Korean military pact and work for peaceful unification
August 15, 2025
North Korea denies loudspeaker removal but says Trump-Kim ‘meeting’ is possible
Kim Yo Jong notes ‘special’ relationship between US and DPRK leaders while spurning improved ties with South
August 14, 2025
Seoul’s new policy road map endorses OPCON transfer, peace with North Korea
Five-year plan for Lee administration emphasizes inter-Korean cooperation, echoing previous Moon Jae-in policies
August 13, 2025
North Korea slams ‘provocative’ US-ROK summer drills, warning of ‘counteraction’
Defense minister statement represents higher-level response than in recent years, though experts call criticism routine
August 11, 2025
Seoul not currently planning to invite Kim Jong Un to APEC summit in South
But foreign ministry says host country is allowed to invite a non-member like the DPRK to the annual regional forum
July 24, 2025
North Korean ChatGPT, renaming the unification ministry and Seoul’s main enemy
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses a flurry of hearings for ROK ministry nominees and what they had to say about the DPRK
July 22, 2025
