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Seoul, Kyiv move closer to transferring North Korean POWs to South Korea
Top diplomats say fate of DPRK soldiers captured fighting for Russia should follow international law and their wishes
July 1, 2026
Lee, Moon agree on need to continue pursuing dialogue with North Korea
South Korean president says inter-Korean ties feel nearly irreversible but vows to continue engagement policy
July 1, 2026
Destroyer deployment, missile tests, drone warfare and North Korea’s near misses
Joon Ha Park talks DPRK military modernization, while author Fyodor Tertitskiy explores crises that shaped Kim dynasty
July 1, 2026
Seoul says it tracked North Korea missile test despite no real-time alert
Defense ministry denies missing Hwasong-11D launch as experts point to possible decision not to disclose the test
June 30, 2026
Lee says he asked Trump to ‘resolve’ North Korea nuke issue following Iran deal
South Korean president reportedly advocated for ‘phased approach,’ distinct from US approach to Middle East
June 19, 2026
Senate confirms Michelle Steel as US ambassador to South Korea
Ex-congresswoman has expressed hawkish views on North Korea, stressed Seoul’s role in competition with China
June 18, 2026
Seoul’s Unification Ministry takes issue with calling North Korea ‘enemy’
Ministry objects to military’s plan to keep label in white paper, exposing rift within Lee administration
June 18, 2026
Seoul unveils plans to redraw military boundary near North Korean border
The proposed move will ease or remove military land-use restrictions across about 720 square kilometers in South Korea
June 17, 2026
Lee seeks Pope Leo’s blessing for peace with North Korea at Vatican meeting
Seoul says president invited pontiff to visit South Korea, but doesn’t say if he appealed for papal visit to Pyongyang
June 16, 2026
Lee says hope for peace with North Korea is ‘still alive’ at mass in Rome
South Korean president is expected to seek support for peace efforts when he meets Pope Leo on Monday
June 15, 2026
