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COVID-19 in Kaesong? What to make of North Korea’s suspicion of a viral presence
NK PRO

COVID-19 in Kaesong? What to make of North Korea’s suspicion of a viral presence

Report on suspected case marks a turning point in North Korea's approach to virus

COVID-19 in Kaesong? What to make of North Korea’s suspicion of a viral presence
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 26, 2020
Why North Korea won’t admit it started the Korean War, 67 years after armistice

Why North Korea won’t admit it started the Korean War, 67 years after armistice

It's the 67th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, but Pyongyang still claims it repelled an invasion from the South

Why North Korea won’t admit it started the Korean War, 67 years after armistice
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 26, 2020
South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
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South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea

The U.N. Security Council granted sanctions exemptions to an NGO trying to protect North Korea's vulnerable livestock

South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 25, 2020
South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August

South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August

North Korea human rights advocates criticize the move, some rejecting request to submit documents for inspection

South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 24, 2020
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says

While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un

Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 23, 2020
Prospects unclear for 2020 Trump-Kim summit, South Korean prime minister says

Prospects unclear for 2020 Trump-Kim summit, South Korean prime minister says

No government-level "signal" from North Korea regarding inter-Korean COVID-19 quarantine cooperation, Chung says

Prospects unclear for 2020 Trump-Kim summit, South Korean prime minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 22, 2020
Why North Korea may have tabled its campaign to ramp up inter-Korean tensions
NK PRO

Why North Korea may have tabled its campaign to ramp up inter-Korean tensions

Absence of an inter-Korean CMC agenda item suggests that Pyongyang is giving anti-South Korea plans a deep freeze

Why North Korea may have tabled its campaign to ramp up inter-Korean tensions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 21, 2020
Seoul ‘inspecting’ – not investigating – non-profit corporations: MOU

Seoul ‘inspecting’ – not investigating – non-profit corporations: MOU

Ministry plans to expand 'inspection' of private non-profit North Korea human rights groups in wake of current scrutiny

Seoul ‘inspecting’ – not investigating – non-profit corporations: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 21, 2020
The six South Koreans still held in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.138
Podcast

The six South Koreans still held in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.138

NK News's Chad O'Carroll and Jeongmin Kim discuss their investigation into the current situation of the six men

The six South Koreans still held in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.138
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 21, 2020
Why US-North Korea summits may become a relic of the past

Why US-North Korea summits may become a relic of the past

If Trump doesn't get reelected, there's a good chance history will see summits as a waste of time for years to come

Why US-North Korea summits may become a relic of the past
Rob York
Rob York July 20, 2020