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North Korean troops for Russia, a new Seoul strategy and the ‘Hero of Panmunjom’
Joon Ha Park discusses a possible deployment of 30K, Seoul’s ‘peace first’ policy and the ROK general who defected north
July 29, 2026
How South Korea’s sole armistice delegate became a hero in North Korea
Praised by Seoul as the ‘Hero of Panmunjom,’ Choe Tok Sin later became one of Pyongyang's most celebrated defectors
July 27, 2026
Lee’s North Korea policy ‘reset’ waits on a Pyongyang that sees no need
Experts say Seoul’s peace-first strategy is coherent, but its success depends on changes beyond South Korea’s control
July 24, 2026
Seoul warns North Korean mines ‘highly likely’ drifted south after rainfall
JCS says mines planted in the DMZ could drift through shared rivers and cause serious casualties or damage
July 23, 2026
Seoul spent $158K to support North Korean soccer club’s visit, ministry says
Unification Ministry says amount was disbursed from inter-Korean fund, with unused money returned after internal audit
July 20, 2026
China’s top strategist tours DPRK’s Wonsan resort before returning to Beijing
Visit follows talks with Kim Jong Un as Pyongyang keeps its flagship beach resort closed to most foreigners
July 18, 2026
US, ROK and Japan military chiefs reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal
Top commanders pledge in annual meeting to sustain trilateral cooperation through upcoming Freedom Edge exercise
July 16, 2026
US-ROK fighter drills continue despite North Korea’s past objections
The Buddy Squadron exercise includes F-16, F-35A and FA-50 fighters after allies reduced annual frequency
July 15, 2026
ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea
The sailor, a junior enlisted service member, was not wearing a life jacket when his body was recovered
July 13, 2026
Seoul holds live-fire drills near disputed sea border with North Korea
South Korean marines fired live rounds from K9 howitzers and Chunmoo MLRS as Pyongyang continues to reject NLL
July 2, 2026
