Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
Pursuing nukes would leave ROK vulnerable to North Korean strikes: Vipin Narang
Ex-US nuclear official says extended deterrence using US submarine-based assets provides best security for South Korea
September 25, 2025
Vipin Narang: Why Seoul doesn’t need its own nukes to counter North Korea
Former US nuclear official unpacks allied efforts to strengthen extended deterrence in response to growing DPRK arsenal
September 25, 2025
ROK holds live-fire artillery drills near disputed sea border with North Korea
Routine training in Yellow Sea comes as Lee Jae-myung seeks to reduce military tensions for ‘peaceful coexistence’
September 24, 2025
Nominee to lead ROK military stresses ‘self-reliant defense’ against North Korea
At confirmation hearing, Gen. Jin Yong-sung downplays concern that Seoul’s policies will weaken US-ROK alliance
September 24, 2025
At UN, Lee announces new peace plan to ‘E.N.D.’ confrontation with North Korea
South Korean president endorses ‘exchange, normalization and denuclearization’ despite DPRK’s refusal to give up nukes
September 24, 2025
Seoul should push to revive North Korea tourism projects: Unification minister
Chung Dong-young’s proposal comes as the DPRK shuns all inter-Korean ties and dismantles ROK tourism assets
September 23, 2025
Belief that South Korea needs foreign troops reflects ‘submissive mindset’: Lee
President denies troop shortfall against North Korea, stressing need for ‘self-reliant defense’ despite US-ROK alliance
September 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un says he’s open to talks if US discards ‘denuclearization obsession’
North Korean leader recalls ‘good memories’ of Donald Trump but insists he will ‘never, ever’ give up weapons
September 22, 2025
China says stance on North Korean denuclearization ‘remains unchanged’: Seoul
South Korean foreign minister relays position after Beijing omits nuclear issue from readouts on recent talks
September 19, 2025
Lee says he’ll restore ‘spirit’ of suspended 2018 military pact with North Korea
Statement suggests South Korean president recognizes difficulties of actually restoring CMA, experts say
September 19, 2025
