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In Seoul, U.S. envoy says no plans to meet with North Korean counterparts

In Seoul, U.S. envoy says no plans to meet with North Korean counterparts

Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun says he does not take directions from DPRK vice foreign minister

In Seoul, U.S. envoy says no plans to meet with North Korean counterparts
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2020
Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players

Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players

A former student firebrand, a spymaster, and a skilled political operator are set to take the top inter-Korean jobs

Moon Jae-in reshuffles his North Korea team: the key players
Justin Yeo
Justin Yeo July 7, 2020
Defiant activist promises to continue leaflet launches to North Korea

Defiant activist promises to continue leaflet launches to North Korea

Controversial launches will continue as long as North Korea "threatens" the South, says defector-activist Park Sang-hak

Defiant activist promises to continue leaflet launches to North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 6, 2020
How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea
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How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea

More than a reshuffle in Seoul is likely needed for substantive progress

How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea
Christopher Green
Christopher Green July 5, 2020
“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches

“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches

Speaking to NK News, local residents blame defector-activists for worsening inter-Korean relations

“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis July 5, 2020
South Korea reshuffles top officials dealing with North Korea

South Korea reshuffles top officials dealing with North Korea

Moon appoints new unification minister, NIS chief, and national security adviser following spat with North

South Korea reshuffles top officials dealing with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 3, 2020
Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans
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Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30

Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2020
Left behind: Despite détente, six South Koreans remain imprisoned in the North

Left behind: Despite détente, six South Koreans remain imprisoned in the North

Convicted of espionage and effectively abandoned by Seoul, it's unclear whether any will ever return home

Left behind: Despite détente, six South Koreans remain imprisoned in the North
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30

North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro July 2, 2020
South Korea to push for renewed North Korea-U.S. talks, foreign minister says

South Korea to push for renewed North Korea-U.S. talks, foreign minister says

Seoul working to restore "momentum" to DPRK-U.S. diplomacy, Kang Kyung-wha tells media

South Korea to push for renewed North Korea-U.S. talks, foreign minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 2, 2020