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Seoul announces new space program plans as North Korea cries ‘double standards’
News

Seoul announces new space program plans as North Korea cries ‘double standards’

South Korea seeks to develop lunar lander, while DPRK outlet says recent rocket launch could have military purposes

Seoul announces new space program plans as North Korea cries ‘double standards’
Chaewon ChungChaewon Chung July 6, 2022
South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’
News

South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’

Commander during past clashes with North Korea, Gen. Kim Seung-kyum warns of grave threats from DPRK weapons development

South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim July 6, 2022
Why more North Koreans don’t defect across the inter-Korean border
Investigations

Why more North Koreans don’t defect across the inter-Korean border

Obstacles range from political risks to lack of awareness, but experts say Seoul can do more to help would-be escapees

Why more North Koreans don’t defect across the inter-Korean border
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll July 5, 2022
How US-ROK response missile launches bolster deterrence against North Korea
Analysis

How US-ROK response missile launches bolster deterrence against North Korea

Exercises fit into broader efforts to restore joint drills and push forward transfer of wartime control to Seoul

How US-ROK response missile launches bolster deterrence against North Korea
Daniel PinkstonDaniel Pinkston July 5, 2022
North Korea slams US landmine policy as proof of hostility and double standards
News

North Korea slams US landmine policy as proof of hostility and double standards

DPRK states it’s ‘urgent’ to remove mines, though expert says neither Korea has taken serious steps to do so

North Korea slams US landmine policy as proof of hostility and double standards
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim July 5, 2022
Moon’s legacy limits Yoon’s options for information warfare against North Korea
Analysis

Moon’s legacy limits Yoon’s options for information warfare against North Korea

Conservatives have often ramped up anti-regime propaganda when in power but may have trouble doing so this time

Moon’s legacy limits Yoon’s options for information warfare against North Korea
James FretwellJames Fretwell July 4, 2022
How North Korea could control the South without ever conquering it
Columns

How North Korea could control the South without ever conquering it

The much larger ROK is too unwieldy to absorb, but DPRK could still exact monetary tribute and exert political power

How North Korea could control the South without ever conquering it
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov July 4, 2022
Yoon to honor all past agreements with North Korea, unification minister says
News

Yoon to honor all past agreements with North Korea, unification minister says

Kwon Young-se blames DPRK’s nuclear program for lack of inter-Korean dialogue but says Seoul willing to talk

Yoon to honor all past agreements with North Korea, unification minister says
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim July 4, 2022
Explosion near inter-Korean border kills South Korean national
News

Explosion near inter-Korean border kills South Korean national

Local media reports point to landmine explosion, as over 750,000 mines from Korean War remain at or near DMZ

Explosion near inter-Korean border kills South Korean national
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim July 4, 2022
North Korea in June 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in June 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022

North Korea in June 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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