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US, ROK hold live-fire air drills on bombing North Korean targets
Training to intercept cruise missiles and strike artillery aims to deter DPRK from carrying out attacks, experts say
March 15, 2024
Victims of North Korean repatriation campaign sue for compensation in ROK court
First ROK lawsuit over case alleges DPRK lured Koreans in Japan with false promises and that Seoul didn’t protect them
March 14, 2024
South Korean pastor arrested in Russia worked with North Korean defectors: NGO
Global Love Rice Sharing Foundation says Baek Kwang-soon helped escapees in Far East but denies he engaged in spying
March 12, 2024
North Korea clears remains of inter-Korean liaison office it blew up 4 years ago
Removal comes as DPRK turns back on inter-Korean ties and signals it won’t resume cooperation in future, expert says
March 11, 2024
North Korea says soldiers are too busy to respond to ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills
DPRK statement refers to mobilization of army for construction to lower tensions and seem more responsible, experts say
March 5, 2024
North Korea’s new unification stance deals another blow to separated families
New policy declaring South Korea an enemy makes reuniting aging relatives tougher, but families still hold out hope
March 5, 2024
North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index
Freedom House cites DPRK’s pervasive surveillance and prison camps, placing country with likes of Syria and South Sudan
March 4, 2024
South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’
Escapees welcome move to raise awareness about DPRK issues but express concern day could be politicized
February 22, 2024
Seoul confirms existence of mass burial site for UN forces in North Korean city
Unification ministry says defectors testified about Korean War graves, a finding that could support remains recovery
February 21, 2024
Yoon says ROK can build nukes but doesn’t want sanctions like North Korea
The president made remarks in pre-recorded interview during which he raised the possibility of engagement with DPRK
February 8, 2024
