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Man arrested after 2nd attempt to enter North Korea to ‘prepare for unification’

Man arrested after 2nd attempt to enter North Korea to ‘prepare for unification’

South Korean in his 20s told authorities he crossed into military zone near DMZ to ‘contribute’ to inter-Korean peace

Man arrested after 2nd attempt to enter North Korea to ‘prepare for unification’
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 16, 2025
South Korea moves to punish ‘defiant’ activists sending leaflets to North Korea

South Korea moves to punish ‘defiant’ activists sending leaflets to North Korea

An unnamed civic organization launched anti-North Korea leaflets Saturday, prompting Seoul to issue stark warning

South Korea moves to punish ‘defiant’ activists sending leaflets to North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 14, 2025
South Koreans see US-China rivalry as bigger threat than North Korea: Poll

South Koreans see US-China rivalry as bigger threat than North Korea: Poll

Survey also finds wariness of US Forces Korea involvement in Taiwan conflict and skepticism about US nuclear umbrella

South Koreans see US-China rivalry as bigger threat than North Korea: Poll
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 13, 2025
Seoul to attempt repatriation of 4 North Koreans found adrift at sea last month

Seoul to attempt repatriation of 4 North Koreans found adrift at sea last month

Unification ministry says all fishermen indicated their desire to return, though it’s unclear if DPRK will accept them

Seoul to attempt repatriation of 4 North Koreans found adrift at sea last month
Dave Yin
Dave Yin June 13, 2025
Ask a North Korean: What stereotypes are there for different DPRK regions?

Ask a North Korean: What stereotypes are there for different DPRK regions?

From ‘Water Province’ to ‘Robber Province,’ a defector explains nickname origins and why Pyongyang is like a movie set

Ask a North Korean: What stereotypes are there for different DPRK regions?
Jin June 13, 2025
North Korea turns off border loudspeakers, day after South halted own broadcasts

North Korea turns off border loudspeakers, day after South halted own broadcasts

Local and military authorities report that DPRK has stopped broadcasting noise along border in apparent reciprocal move

North Korea turns off border loudspeakers, day after South halted own broadcasts
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 12, 2025
Seoul says it halted loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea to ‘restore trust’

Seoul says it halted loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea to ‘restore trust’

Suspension comes a week after election of Lee Jae-myung, who has blamed border loudspeakers for aggravating tensions

Seoul says it halted loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea to ‘restore trust’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
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Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks North Korean leader’s criticism of unskilled soldiers and coverage of Lee Jae-myung victory

Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
North Korean defector sentenced after attempt to return to DPRK in stolen bus

North Korean defector sentenced after attempt to return to DPRK in stolen bus

The man was handed a three year suspended sentence after court found no political motive behind his actions

North Korean defector sentenced after attempt to return to DPRK in stolen bus
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 9, 2025
Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea

Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea

Unification ministry’s appeal follows recent launch, mark first such statement since anti-leaflet law was struck down

Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 9, 2025