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Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
Podcast

Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed

Veteran policy adviser weighs in on Pyongyang’s posture on unification and Seoul’s options under a new administration

Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News June 5, 2025
North Korean media informs public of newly elected South Korean president

North Korean media informs public of newly elected South Korean president

Top DPRK newspaper publishes short report on Lee Jae-myung’s victory; Kim Jong Un yet to reveal any ROK policy change

North Korean media informs public of newly elected South Korean president
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2025
Lee Jae-myung taps veteran inter-Korean officials for top ROK security posts

Lee Jae-myung taps veteran inter-Korean officials for top ROK security posts

New president’s picks for spy chief and national security adviser suggest focus on dialogue in North Korea approach

Lee Jae-myung taps veteran inter-Korean officials for top ROK security posts
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 4, 2025
Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung

Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung

Unusual statement may have aimed to pressure new ROK president to align with US even as it focuses less on North Korea

Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
NK PRO

Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?

The progressive firebrand rebranded as a centrist, but his campaign positioning now faces tests from DPRK, China and US

Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 4, 2025
What North Korean defectors hope to see from new ROK President Lee Jae-myung

What North Korean defectors hope to see from new ROK President Lee Jae-myung

Some fear an engagement push could sideline escapees, advocating a firm stance on Kim regime and defector rights

What North Korean defectors hope to see from new ROK President Lee Jae-myung
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to counter North Korea while seeking peace at inauguration

Lee Jae-myung vows to counter North Korea while seeking peace at inauguration

In speech, newly elected South Korean president celebrates ROK military might but stresses peace is ‘cheaper than war’

Lee Jae-myung vows to counter North Korea while seeking peace at inauguration
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidency, pledging to pursue peace with North

Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidency, pledging to pursue peace with North

Dominant victory ends leadership vacuum since Yoon’s impeachment that has stymied Seoul’s response to DPRK and Trump

Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidency, pledging to pursue peace with North
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park June 3, 2025
North Korea’s warship troubles, Shangri-La and Lee Jae-myung on cusp of victory
Podcast

North Korea’s warship troubles, Shangri-La and Lee Jae-myung on cusp of victory

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Shreyas Reddy discuss Trump’s plans for USFK and what to expect if Lee is elected president

North Korea’s warship troubles, Shangri-La and Lee Jae-myung on cusp of victory
North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election

North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election

South Korean authorities confirm GPS 'disturbances’ in Yellow Sea last week that required issuing warning to ships

North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jooheon Kim June 2, 2025