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Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
Seoul could push to revive DPRK engagement, perhaps with China’s help, but faces growing US pressure to confront Beijing
May 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees aerial drills, calls for ‘radical turn’ in war preparation
North Korea tests anti-air and strike warfare capabilities, vows to ‘blind and destroy’ any incoming drone threats
May 17, 2025
Court verdict against Yoon reminiscent of ‘communist’ North Korea: Kim Moon-soo
Conservative presidential candidate slams impeachment ruling as undemocratic with rhetoric that expert calls ‘dangerous’
May 16, 2025
Number of North Korean defectors in South’s public sector hits record high
Seoul says 211 escapees working in government and administrative roles, calling them critical for reunification
May 15, 2025
Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report
Government analysis adds to suspicions about Seoul’s role in intrusion denounced by North Korea
May 15, 2025
South Korea resumes limited tours to Panmunjom after 18-month suspension
But border village remains closed to public nearly 2 years after Travis King’s defection to North Korea during tour
May 15, 2025
Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges
Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo both call for strengthening US-ROK alliance but differ on need for nukes and engagement
May 12, 2025
ROK activists launch leaflets toward North Korea calling for abductees’ return
Balloon launch comes after border residents blocked previous attempts due to concerns about DPRK trash balloons
May 12, 2025
US, ROK stage naval drills on countering North Korean incursions over sea border
Joint exercise in East Sea trains for special ops attacks and comes as DPRK projects more aggressive naval posture
May 12, 2025
Seoul celebrates achievements in ‘extending freedom’ to North Koreans under Yoon
Unification ministry cites support for human rights and defectors, despite Yoon’s impeachment and looming election
May 9, 2025
