Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
Unification Minister urges South Korea to stop calling North the ‘main enemy’
The two Koreas should begin by ‘calling each other by name’ and abandon rhetoric fueling hostility, he said.
August 5, 2026
North Korean attack could leave 76,000 unexploded shells in an hour
Think tank says South Korea could struggle with widespread explosive contamination in a major war
August 5, 2026
North Korean defectors near nuclear test site show chromosome abnormalities
South Korean researchers note that other factors, like medical imaging and smoking, could explain the study results
August 4, 2026
Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged
Royal tombs contain rare murals and objects of excellent craftsmanship and require technical knowledge to carefully open
August 4, 2026
ROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker
Drone exercises fell by more than half as Seoul reorganizes the controversial unit
August 3, 2026
North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2026
August 3, 2026
North Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK
Most sectors saw positive growth in 2025, but mining, manufacturing, construction, heavy industries lost steam from 2024
July 31, 2026
South Korean army to conduct mass review of weapons at border with North Korea
Standard military procedures ordinarily require weapons at the frontline to be kept loaded with live ammunition
July 30, 2026
South Korea capable of dealing with North’s unexpected water releases: Seoul
Water released from DPRK's dam takes about 6 hours to reach South Korea's Pilsung Bridge near border, an official said
July 30, 2026
Trump warns ideology behind North Korea’s 1950 invasion is heading West
Armistice Day statement praises veterans and allies while invoking Pyongyang’s attack on the South in a broader warning
July 29, 2026
