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Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability

Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability

ROK defense chief says DPRK using Russian intelligence to modernize military as Seoul looks to ‘self-reliant defense’

Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 30, 2026
Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea

Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea

In a shift from last year, the Pentagon chief made no reference to Pyongyang despite growing DPRK missile program

Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 30, 2026
ROK institute pushes to jump-start research on North Korea’s rare earth reserves

ROK institute pushes to jump-start research on North Korea’s rare earth reserves

Prospects for cooperation appears slim amid strained ties, as Russia also eyes DPRK’s mineral resources

ROK institute pushes to jump-start research on North Korea’s rare earth reserves
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 29, 2026
Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site

Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site

Complaint filed with prosecutors' office alleges unification minister disclosed confidential information

Seoul prosecutors set to probe minister over remarks on North Korean nuke site
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 29, 2026
Singapore’s top diplomat briefs Seoul officials on his North Korea visit

Singapore’s top diplomat briefs Seoul officials on his North Korea visit

Balakrishnan agrees to work to promote dialogue with DPRK, though he reportedly downplayed city-state’s influence

Singapore’s top diplomat briefs Seoul officials on his North Korea visit
David Choi
David Choi May 29, 2026
How Seoul can transform inter-Korean ties by abandoning the name ‘North Korea’

How Seoul can transform inter-Korean ties by abandoning the name ‘North Korea’

Adopting Pyongyang’s preferred label would acknowledge historical reality, and open a door to peaceful coexistence

How Seoul can transform inter-Korean ties by abandoning the name ‘North Korea’
Dan Gudgeon
Dan Gudgeon May 29, 2026
Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes

Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes

Study finds South Korea’s bases are vulnerable to nuclear attack, raising risk of preemptive action in a crisis

Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 28, 2026
Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea

Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea

Defense minister says vessel will improve South Korea’s ability to monitor the DPRK’s submarine forces

Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 27, 2026
Pro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification

Pro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification

Changes to Chongryon’s charter align with Kim Jong Un’s declaration that the South is a hostile, enemy state

Pro-North Korea organization in Japan nixes support for unification
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim May 27, 2026
North Korean club soccer team wins AFC title during rare trip to the South
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North Korean club soccer team wins AFC title during rare trip to the South

Jooheon Kim unpacks the inter-Korean sporting event, from government-funded fans to sanctions concerns

North Korean club soccer team wins AFC title during rare trip to the South
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