Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
New Netflix drama paints dismal picture of road to Korean unification
In ‘Money Heist: Korea,’ economic integration and North Korean migration to South only lead to crime and exploitation
July 21, 2022
Unification ministry employees slam ‘reversal’ on repatriation of North Koreans
Public officials’ union says decision to release photos of 2019 handover turned case into ‘tool for political strife’
July 21, 2022
Two more children found dead in waters near North Korean border
Authorities say it’s unclear whether bodies floated from DPRK, though 6-month-old baby had not received ROK vaccinations
July 19, 2022
Seoul to appoint first North Korea human rights envoy in five years
Foreign ministry’s intended nominee has expertise in multilateral diplomacy but limited background in DPRK human rights
July 19, 2022
North Korean defector numbers on pace to hit record low in 2022: Data
Seoul says COVID border controls make it difficult to escape DPRK, with just eight reaching ROK in second quarter
July 19, 2022
How Sweden created a safe space for North Korea talks – NKNews Podcast Ep. 245
Ambassador Jakob Hallgren discusses the 2018 summitry and Stockholms role in diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula
July 19, 2022
North Korean side of Panmunjom visibly unkempt as media tours to JSA restart
COVID-19 concerns appear to be cause of ‘abandoned’ state of DPRK side of inter-Korean border, tour guide says
July 19, 2022
Former national security adviser defends 2019 repatriation of North Koreans
Seoul releases video of handover after Chung Eui-yong criticizes reopening of case, says ‘felons’ posed risk to society
July 18, 2022
South Korea repatriated nearly 200 North Koreans but only ‘expelled’ two: Seoul
2019 handover of DPRK fishermen is only repatriation of those who sought to defect, unification ministry data shows
July 15, 2022
Yoon should not impede interaction between ordinary North and South Koreans
Non-state actors in both countries have right to meet and communicate, including in person, by balloon or other means
July 15, 2022
