Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
Ex-North Korean soldier, 95, appeals to return after decades in South
Ahn Hak-sop, one of five ‘unconverted’ POWs seeking repatriation, says he plans to cross border to escape ‘US colony’
August 19, 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects warship, says US-ROK drills show ‘will to provoke war’
North Korean leader looks to naval nukes to oppose allies as large new destroyer readied for deployment
August 19, 2025
North Korean aircraft appear to approach maritime border, prompting warnings
Radio broadcast analyzed by NK News orders unidentified aircraft to ‘move north’ on same day as US-ROK joint drills
August 18, 2025
Lee Jae-myung orders ‘step-by-step’ implementation of inter-Korean agreements
South Korean president’s instructions come days after he called for reviving suspended military pact with North Korea
August 18, 2025
Lee Jae-myung signals Korean unification isn’t a priority, without saying it
ROK president uses Liberation Day speech to stress coexistence with North Korea, reflecting DPRK’s rejection of ties
August 15, 2025
North Korea celebrates Kim Il Sung on Liberation Day, downplaying Soviet role
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s activities to mark holiday, an anti-unification animation and a new ice rink
August 15, 2025
ROK leader says Seoul ‘respects’ North Korean system, won’t seek forced change
In Liberation Day speech, Lee Jae-myung says he’ll restore inter-Korean military pact and work for peaceful unification
August 15, 2025
Kornel Chang: How Korea’s liberation led to division into North and South
Historian discusses US and Soviet control during 1945-50, land reforms in the DPRK and migration across 38th parallel
August 14, 2025
North Korea denies loudspeaker removal but says Trump-Kim ‘meeting’ is possible
Kim Yo Jong notes ‘special’ relationship between US and DPRK leaders while spurning improved ties with South
August 14, 2025
Seoul’s new policy road map endorses OPCON transfer, peace with North Korea
Five-year plan for Lee administration emphasizes inter-Korean cooperation, echoing previous Moon Jae-in policies
August 13, 2025
