March 29, 2024

Inter-Korean

Information related to inter-Korean developments

Two Koreas agree to connect and modernize railways “at a high level”

Two Koreas agree to connect and modernize railways “at a high level”

Differences of opinion remain between two sides over scheduling and time frame for project, however

Two Koreas agree to connect and modernize railways “at a high level”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 26, 2018
ROK, DPRK civic groups agree to hold soccer match, “large-scale” events

ROK, DPRK civic groups agree to hold soccer match, “large-scale” events

North Korean side "strongly requested to have further discussions" regarding August 15 joint event

ROK, DPRK civic groups agree to hold soccer match, “large-scale” events
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 25, 2018
Two Koreas begin talks on humanitarian issues, family reunions

Two Koreas begin talks on humanitarian issues, family reunions

ROK chief delegate says Seoul will seek to "resolve the agony" of divided families

Two Koreas begin talks on humanitarian issues, family reunions
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 21, 2018
UN sanctions to stay in place until “concrete action” taken by N. Korea: FM Kang

UN sanctions to stay in place until “concrete action” taken by N. Korea: FM Kang

Kang Kyung-wha says decision to suspend military drills was "goodwill gesture" towards DPRK

UN sanctions to stay in place until “concrete action” taken by N. Korea: FM Kang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 20, 2018
MOU disallows five, permits 15 South Koreans to visit Pyongyang

MOU disallows five, permits 15 South Koreans to visit Pyongyang

June 15 committee members to arrive in DPRK capital on Wednesday

MOU disallows five, permits 15 South Koreans to visit Pyongyang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 19, 2018
Seoul may suspend annual Ulchi Exercise: Blue House

Seoul may suspend annual Ulchi Exercise: Blue House

Emergency training is part of broader UFG exercises, typically takes place in August

Seoul may suspend annual Ulchi Exercise: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 19, 2018
South Korean local election results: a ringing endorsement of Moonshine?

South Korean local election results: a ringing endorsement of Moonshine?

The ruling party triumphed, but whether the public supports its more ambitious plans is uncertain

South Korean local election results: a ringing endorsement of Moonshine?
Geoffrey Fattig
Geoffrey Fattig June 19, 2018
U.S. to hold talks with North Korea “at the earliest possible time”: ROK FM

U.S. to hold talks with North Korea “at the earliest possible time”: ROK FM

Kang Kyung-wha also says she is willing to meet with DPRK counterpart in August

U.S. to hold talks with North Korea “at the earliest possible time”: ROK FM
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 18, 2018
ROK special advisor says suspension of joint drills was a “surprise” for Seoul

ROK special advisor says suspension of joint drills was a “surprise” for Seoul

Moon Chung-in says move to end exercises was "extremely strategic"

ROK special advisor says suspension of joint drills was a “surprise” for Seoul
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 15, 2018
Moon will “consider” suspending joint ROK-U.S. military drills: Blue House

Moon will “consider” suspending joint ROK-U.S. military drills: Blue House

South Korean leader says end to exercises could contribute to "building mutual trust"

Moon will “consider” suspending joint ROK-U.S. military drills: Blue House
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 14, 2018