Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
Yoon still commands military despite ceding authority, Seoul belatedly confirms
Sidelining of ROK president after martial law debacle has raised concerns over who’s in charge if North Korea attacks
December 9, 2024
Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn
Unclear who has authority after ruling party suggests Yoon Suk-yeol no longer functioning as commander-in-chief
December 8, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol survives impeachment vote after martial law fiasco
Experts envision major ramifications for Korean security as opposition likely continues trying to oust ROK president
December 7, 2024
What to expect from North Korea if Yoon Suk-yeol is impeached
DPRK seized on Park Geun-hye’s ouster but may opt for different path this time after revising stance toward South Korea
December 6, 2024
North Korean parliament to meet in January, two days after Trump’s inauguration
Legislative session will reportedly revise constitution, while expert suggests Kim Jong Un will also send message to US
December 6, 2024
South Korea’s only defector lawmaker says he opposes Yoon’s impeachment
In interview, North Korean escapee Park Choong-kwon criticizes martial law but says impeachment sets bad precedent
December 6, 2024
ROK martial law ‘chaos’ validates North Korea’s security concerns, Russia says
Moscow claims South Korea is ‘predictably unstable,’ as experts express concern that the crisis plays into Russia’s hand
December 6, 2024
North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
An in-depth analysis of lack of coverage on ROK crisis, DPRK-Russia defense pact and ethnic Koreans visiting from Japan
December 6, 2024
ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order
Lawmaker says troops were warned of ‘serious’ DPRK situation, suggesting Yoon played up dangers to ensure compliance
December 5, 2024
How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
DPRK turned unrest to its advantage in 70s and 80s, shining light on how it could respond to Yoon’s aborted decree
December 5, 2024
