Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
South Korean pastor charged with molesting six North Korean defector students
Prosecutors say alleged abuse of minors at pastor’s school took place over 6-year period, including in Dec. 2022
September 19, 2023
Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister
Shin Won-sik has endorsed decapitations strikes on North Korea but is well-regarded for expertise on US-ROK operations
September 14, 2023
Former Governor Bill Richardson helped free Americans in DPRK, but at what cost?
Ex-US Ambassador to UN, who passed away last week, was hailed for his work but it may have interfered with UNC tasks
September 8, 2023
Humanitarian aid does not help ‘peaceful unification’ with North Korea: Minister
Kim Yung-ho says aid should transform DPRK in ‘right direction,’ though expert maintains it shouldn’t be conditional
September 6, 2023
Russia likely proposed military drills with North Korea and China, NIS says
ROK intelligence agency also claims Pyongyang instructed spies in South Korea to oppose Fukushima water release
September 5, 2023
Seoul seeks probe of NGOs for sending school supplies and plants to North Korea
Unification ministry claims nonprofits sent aid without permission, as government cracks down on unauthorized exchanges
September 5, 2023
North Korean hackers impersonate nonprofit to target defectors and activists
Phishing campaign against prominent group assisting DPRK escapees sought to steal personal data, security firm says
September 5, 2023
ROK lawmaker under fire for joining event held by pro-North Korea group in Japan
Unification ministry says it may fine Youn Mee-hyang for attending Chongryon event to commemorate Kanto Massacre
September 4, 2023
US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets
Air drills on taking out cruise missiles and artillery seek to deter ‘rash provocations’ by DPRK, expert says
September 1, 2023
How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy
Experts raise concerns about eliminating departments focused on inter-Korean peace, though some call changes necessary
September 1, 2023
