Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
Lee orders crackdown on Chinese fishing boats in ROK waters, including near NLL
South Korean president’s directive follows reports that Chinese ships fled to North Korean waters to evade patrols
December 24, 2025
UN condemns North Korean abuses, POWs in the DPRK and inter-Korean tourism
NK News’ Jooheon Kim discusses ROK support for UN human rights resolution and plans to send a tourist ship to the DPRK
December 23, 2025
Architect of inter-Korean pact says North Korea will reciprocate if ROK restores
In interview, Choi Jong-kun urges Lee administration to reimplement 2018 military deal, warning of escalation risks
December 23, 2025
Seoul’s defense ministry to restore North Korea division supporting engagement
Decision reverses Yoon administration’s renaming of North Korea Policy Division to focus on DPRK sanctions
December 22, 2025
Lee Jae Myung orders tighter government coordination on North Korea policy
Creation of new security ministers’ meeting follows signs of discord between unification and foreign ministries
December 22, 2025
ROK has adjusted criteria for identifying North Korean border incursions: JCS
Seoul says it now refers to both South Korean military and UNC maps due to deterioration of physical markers in DMZ
December 22, 2025
Russia denies holding ‘secret’ talks with Seoul on North Korean nuclear issue
Spokesperson says Moscow refuses to mediate between the Koreas, denouncing denuclearization as meaningless
December 22, 2025
Lee says South Koreans won’t become ‘commies’ from reading North Korean media
President criticizes limits on access, stating they reflect outdated ideas about citizens’ vulnerability to propaganda
December 19, 2025
Seoul presses China to help revive diplomacy with its ally North Korea
But Beijing makes no mention of related discussion at foreign ministry talks, reflecting gap over DPRK policy
December 19, 2025
Trump’s National Security Strategy risks aggravating tensions with North Korea
While the DPRK is clearly not a priority for the US, that doesn’t stop Pyongyang from antagonizing Seoul
December 19, 2025
