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Number of North Korean defectors in South’s public sector hits record high

Number of North Korean defectors in South’s public sector hits record high

Seoul says 211 escapees working in government and administrative roles, calling them critical for reunification

Number of North Korean defectors in South’s public sector hits record high
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 15, 2025
Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report

Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report

Government analysis adds to suspicions about Seoul’s role in intrusion denounced by North Korea

Drone that allegedly flew over Pyongyang closely resembles ROK asset: Report
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 15, 2025
South Korea resumes limited tours to Panmunjom after 18-month suspension

South Korea resumes limited tours to Panmunjom after 18-month suspension

But border village remains closed to public nearly 2 years after Travis King’s defection to North Korea during tour

South Korea resumes limited tours to Panmunjom after 18-month suspension
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 15, 2025
Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges

Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges

Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo both call for strengthening US-ROK alliance but differ on need for nukes and engagement

Presidential rivals offer conflicting visions for North Korea in policy pledges
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 12, 2025
ROK activists launch leaflets toward North Korea calling for abductees’ return

ROK activists launch leaflets toward North Korea calling for abductees’ return

Balloon launch comes after border residents blocked previous attempts due to concerns about DPRK trash balloons

ROK activists launch leaflets toward North Korea calling for abductees’ return
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 12, 2025
US, ROK stage naval drills on countering North Korean incursions over sea border

US, ROK stage naval drills on countering North Korean incursions over sea border

Joint exercise in East Sea trains for special ops attacks and comes as DPRK projects more aggressive naval posture

US, ROK stage naval drills on countering North Korean incursions over sea border
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 12, 2025
Seoul celebrates achievements in ‘extending freedom’ to North Koreans under Yoon

Seoul celebrates achievements in ‘extending freedom’ to North Koreans under Yoon

Unification ministry cites support for human rights and defectors, despite Yoon’s impeachment and looming election

Seoul celebrates achievements in ‘extending freedom’ to North Koreans under Yoon
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 9, 2025
ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea

ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea

Presidential nominee vows to pursue nuclear sub and potential redeployment of US tactical nukes, endorsing Yoon policies

ROK ruling party candidate Kim Moon-soo embraces nukes to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 9, 2025
What if a successful Chinese invasion of Taiwan emboldens North Korea

What if a successful Chinese invasion of Taiwan emboldens North Korea

US inaction or defeat would leave allies feeling vulnerable, and push Seoul to take desperate measures for its defense

What if a successful Chinese invasion of Taiwan emboldens North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell May 9, 2025
US accuses Russia of obstructing North Korea sanctions enforcement at UNSC

US accuses Russia of obstructing North Korea sanctions enforcement at UNSC

Security Council meeting foregrounds continuing divisions over DPRK, one year after dissolution of Panel of Experts

US accuses Russia of obstructing North Korea sanctions enforcement at UNSC
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 8, 2025
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