Inter-Korean
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US names Kevin Kim, veteran of North Korea talks, as new acting envoy to Seoul
Appointment of interim charge d’affaires comes days before Trump to visit South Korea, seeking meeting with Kim Jong Un
October 27, 2025
Armed North Korean soldiers crossed MDL in pursuit of defector, Seoul confirms
Two DPRK soldiers retreated after South Korean forces fired warning shots following brief crossing along section of DMZ
October 24, 2025
ROK launches 3600-ton submarine with more missiles for countering North Korea
Jang Yeong-sil features 10 vertical launch tubes, enhancing its ability to carry out preemptive and retaliatory strikes
October 23, 2025
Lee says Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting around APEC summit would be ‘good thing’
In interview, South Korean president encourages North Korean leader to meet counterpart as first step to resolve issues
October 23, 2025
Human rights forum calls to protect North Koreans regardless of DPRK’s stance
Activists stress regime's lack of progress on human rights, while defectors testify about abuses due to Russia ties
October 22, 2025
ROK assembly speaker asks Pope Leo to visit North Korea to push for peace
Lawmaker Woo Won-shik suggests pontiff make the trip during planned visit to Seoul in 2027
October 22, 2025
The time is ripe for Donald Trump to play peacemaker with North Korea
Fresh off Gaza success, the US president has a rare chance to restart diplomacy during his upcoming visit to South Korea
October 22, 2025
Film review: ‘Good News’ wrings black comedy from a bizarre flight to Pyongyang
Real-life story of hijacked plane diverted to North Korea serves as basis for indictment of ROK’s authoritarian past
October 21, 2025
A North Korean soldier’s defection, and a possible Trump-Kim meeting
NK News’ Jooheon Kim breaks down a dangerous border crossing, upcoming APEC summit and a DPRK defense deal with Vietnam
October 21, 2025
The true story of Lee Seung-bok, the boy slaughtered by North Korean commandos
A failed attempt to foment revolution exemplified the intensity of Cold War struggle, and made a 9-year-old into a hero
October 21, 2025
