Inter-Korean
Information related to inter-Korean developments
Trump courts Kim again, US-ROK drills shrink and a more confident North Korea
Shreyas Reddy explains why Washington is reaching out again and what Pyongyang may demand in return
August 19, 2026
US-South Korea cuts military exercise length by half after Trump’s demand
The announcement comes days after Trump ordered to ‘substantially’ reduce the military drills
August 19, 2026
Trump revives playbook on North Korea diplomacy, but Kim holds more cards now
Reduced military drills may reopen the door to talks, but Pyongyang has fewer incentives to engage than in 2018
August 18, 2026
South Korean troops fire warning shots at North’s forces crossing border
Under South Korea’s rules of engagement, troops initially issue verbal warnings to approaching North Korean forces
August 17, 2026
Trump praises relationship with Kim Jong Un, reduces military drills with Seoul
U.S. directs Pentagon to scale back annual military exercises with ROK, cites Seoul’s unwillingness to help against Iran
August 17, 2026
On Liberation Day, North Korea blasts fireworks as South Korea calls to end war
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin trade messages, as Russian sailboat docks in Wonsan with flowers for Kim dynasty
August 16, 2026
Ukraine war experience gives North Korea new edge, UNC deputy commander warns
Nearly two years on, UNC has not confirmed the status of its probe into alleged South Korean drone flights to Pyongyang
August 13, 2026
South Korea to upgrade battle tanks as North improves drone capabilities
The K2 tanks equipped with anti-drone improvements are scheduled to enter service starting 2033.
August 13, 2026
Ask a North Korean: Why I smuggle media content into North Korea
David explains why outside media matters for North Koreans, reflecting on how a propaganda leaflet changed his life
Seoul’s nuclear submarine plans could spark arms race, North Korea warns
Pyongyang denounces US-ROK-Japan for advancing a potential ‘second AUKUS,’ despite pursuing its own nuclear submarines
August 12, 2026
